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Overview |
Hope College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Hope College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Hope College is 228.5% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Hope College than Saginaw Valley State University ($37,990.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Hope College ($12,432 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 4.4% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,400 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 133.3% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($24,880 vs. $10,663)
Hope College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 175 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Hope College vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Saginaw Valley State University? 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 Saginaw Valley State University and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (79% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,000)
- Saginaw Valley State University and Hope College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/