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Overview |
Hope College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hope College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Allegheny College | ||
| 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
- Hope College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 1,353 students)
Hope College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Allegheny College than Hope College ($52,950.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Allegheny College ($25,800 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 15.9% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($11,900 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 71.2% larger than aid received Hope College ($42,599 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Hope College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Hope College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Hope College (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,500)
- Hope College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Hope College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/