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Overview |
GVSU | Hope College | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1090/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GVSU | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 3,251 students)
GVSU vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Hope College?
- Hope College is 172.3% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Hope College than Grand Valley State University ($37,990.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Hope College ($17,105 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 17.4% lower than costs at Hope College ($10,140 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 182.4% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($24,880 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 115 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Hope College (80.5%)
GVSU vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Hope College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hope College and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Grand Valley State University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $2,900 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/