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Overview |
Hope College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,368 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #271 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,990 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,990 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,180 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,643 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,633 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,206 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 3,949 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1083/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hope College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hope College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,368 students vs. 3,142 students)
Hope College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 19% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Arcadia than Hope College ($47,590.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Hope College ($26,994 vs. $28,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 33.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,180 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Hope College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 44.9% larger than aid received Hope College ($34,234 vs. $23,633)
Hope College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 101 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Hope College (75.9%)
Hope College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Arcadia University (79% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Hope College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Hope College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia 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/