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Overview |
Hope College | Denison | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hope College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hope College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hope College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 2,416 students)
Hope College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Denison?
- Denison University is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Denison than Hope College ($60,000.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Denison ($25,800 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 21% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,900 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 46.7% larger than aid received Hope College ($36,497 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Hope College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Denison (22%)
Hope College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Denison? 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 Denison and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is the same as at Denison University (79% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,500)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/