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Overview |
Hope College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hope College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hope College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 1,210 students)
Hope College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Kalamazoo College than Hope College ($56,001.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Kalamazoo College ($25,800 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 4.9% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,340 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 68.2% larger than aid received Hope College ($41,855 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Hope College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Kalamazoo College (3.73)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Hope College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Hope College (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,500)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/