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Overview |
Hope College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hope College | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan Technological University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (7,063 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Michigan Tech?
- Hope College is 119.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Michigan Tech than Hope College ($39,256.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Hope College ($18,235 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 1.3% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($11,900 vs. $12,058)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as Michigan Technological University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($24,880 vs. $16,114)
Hope College vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 2 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming Hope College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Michigan Tech (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Michigan Tech (3.78)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Hope College vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Michigan Technological University (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $47,500)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/