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Overview |
Hope College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hope College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hope College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Hope College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than MSOE based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 2,729 students)
Hope College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at MSOE than Hope College ($44,601.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Hope College ($25,661 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 5% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,900 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 28% larger than aid received Hope College ($31,850 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 43 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Hope College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (79% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $21,400 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $47,500)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Hope College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Hope College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/