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Overview |
Howard | Hope College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 3,368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $39,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $39,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $12,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $28,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $23,633 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 5,206 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 3,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 3,368 students)
Howard vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Hope College?
- Hope College is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($39,990.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Hope College than Howard University ($39,990.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Howard ($28,643 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 35.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,180 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Hope College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Howard University ($23,633 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 100 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Hope College? 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 Hope College and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Howard University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,500)
- Hope College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hope College and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/