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Overview |
Hope College | Elon | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,368 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #271 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,990 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,990 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,180 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,643 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,633 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Hope College | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,206 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 3,949 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 13.3% | ||
| 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 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1143/1305 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Hope College | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hope College | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Elon | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 3,368 students)
Hope College vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Elon?
- Elon University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Elon than Hope College ($44,029.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Elon ($28,643 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 18.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,180 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Elon University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 34.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($23,633 vs. $17,523)
Hope College vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 6 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming Hope College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Elon (67.3%)
Hope College vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Elon? 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 Elon and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Hope College (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,500)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/