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Overview |
Hope College | ONU | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hope College | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hope College | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hope College | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Hope College | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | ONU | ||
| 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
- Hope College is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 3,015 students)
Hope College vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or ONU?
- Hope College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Hope College than Ohio Northern University ($37,990.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than ONU ($25,800 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 8.4% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,900 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 2.7% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($24,880 vs. $24,235)
Hope College vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 47 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than ONU (54.4%)
Hope College vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or ONU? 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 ONU and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Ohio Northern University (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $23,700 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $47,500)
- Ohio Northern University and Hope College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Northern University 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 ONU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/