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Overview |
Principia College | Hope College | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Principia College | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Principia College | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Principia College | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Hope College?
- Hope College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Hope College than Principia College ($37,990.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Hope College ($18,039 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 8.2% lower than costs at Principia College ($11,900 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Principia College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Hope College ($27,051 vs. $24,880)
Principia College vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/