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Overview |
Hope College | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,368 | 1,171 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #271 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,990 | $37,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,990 | $37,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,180 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,643 | $21,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,633 | $31,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Hope College | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,206 | 2,516 | ||
| Admitted | 3,949 | 1,978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 990/1295 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hope College | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Hope College | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Marietta College | ||
| 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 Marietta College based on total student enrollment (3,368 students vs. 1,171 students)
Hope College vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Marietta College?
- Hope College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($39,990.00 vs. $37,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Hope College than Marietta College ($39,990.00 vs. $37,752.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Hope College ($21,333 vs. $28,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 3% lower than costs at Marietta College ($12,180 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Marietta College (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 31.4% larger than aid received Hope College ($31,049 vs. $23,633)
Hope College vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 105 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Hope College (75.9%)
Hope College vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Marietta 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 Marietta College and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Marietta College (79% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $47,500)
- Marietta College and Hope College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marietta College and Hope College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/