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Calvin University ISU Michigan State Bradley GVSU Butler Illinois Wooster Loyola Wheaton College DePauw Taylor University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Hope College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Hope College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,576 | 3,368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #158 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,500 | $39,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,500 | $39,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $12,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,310 | $28,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,999 | $23,633 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IWU | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 5,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,768 | 3,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.2% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Hope College | ||
| 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
- Hope College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,368 students vs. 1,576 students)
IWU vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Hope College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at IWU than Hope College ($55,500.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than IWU ($28,643 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 6.2% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($12,180 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Hope College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Hope College ($36,999 vs. $23,633)
IWU vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 44 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hope College (3.83)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than IWU (45.2%)
IWU vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Hope College (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,500)
- Hope College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hope College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/