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Overview |
Hope College | Grove City College | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Grove City, Pennsylvania | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 2,316 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | gcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Grove City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $19,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $19,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $23,538 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $8,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Hope College | Grove City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 2,174 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Hope College | Grove City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Grove City College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hope College | Grove City College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Hope College | Grove City College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Grove City College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than Grove City College based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 2,316 students)
Hope College vs. Grove City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Grove City College?
- Hope College is 90% more expensive to attend than Grove City College for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Hope College than Grove City College ($37,990.00 vs. $19,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grove City College than Hope College ($23,538 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grove City College are 7.7% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,050 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Grove City College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 210.2% larger than aid received Grove City College ($24,880 vs. $8,020)
Hope College vs. Grove City College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Grove City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grove City College or Hope College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Grove City College (3.73)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Grove City College (71%)
Hope College vs. Grove City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Grove City 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 Grove City College and Hope College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/