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Overview |
Hope College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hope College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/31 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hope College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Hope College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hope College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Jefferson than Hope College ($43,100.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Jefferson ($25,800 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 23.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($11,900 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hope College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 30.6% larger than aid received Hope College ($32,486 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Hope College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Hope College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Hope College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $75,400 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $47,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/