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Overview |
Hope College | Purdue | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Hope College | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Hope College | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Hope College | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Purdue | ||
| 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
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Purdue?
- Hope College is 290.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Hope College than Purdue University Main Campus ($37,990.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Hope College ($12,576 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 18.6% lower than costs at Hope College ($10,030 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 178% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($24,880 vs. $8,950)
Hope College vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 26 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Hope College vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $13,700 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $47,500)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/