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Overview |
Hope College | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Holland, MI | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,251 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hope.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hope College | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,800 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,880 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hope College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,152 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 4,145 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hope College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hope College | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hope College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hope College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Hope College | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 3,251 students)
Hope College vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hope College or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at University of Dayton than Hope College ($46,170.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than University of Dayton ($25,800 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 29.3% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($11,900 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 28.3% larger than aid received Hope College ($31,920 vs. $24,880)
Hope College vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hope College or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Hope College .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 18 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Hope College students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Hope College vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hope College or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Hope College.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of Dayton (79% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $9,800 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $47,500)
- University of Dayton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dayton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/