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Overview |
Hope College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hope College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 1,426 students)
Hope College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Lawrence than Hope College ($53,667.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Lawrence ($25,800 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 3.3% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,520 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 61.1% larger than aid received Hope College ($40,089 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Hope College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Hope College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Lawrence University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,600)
- Hope College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Hope College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/