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Overview |
Hope College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,368 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #271 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,990 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,990 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,180 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,643 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,633 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,206 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 3,949 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hope College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hope College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 3,368 students)
Hope College vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Abilene Christian University than Hope College ($42,100.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Hope College ($28,311 vs. $28,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 2.6% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($12,180 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Hope College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Hope College ($27,914 vs. $23,633)
Hope College vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 113 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Hope College vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Abilene Christian University (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/