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Overview |
Stetson University | Hope College | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,669 | 3,368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,820 | $39,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,820 | $39,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $12,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,914 | $28,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,034 | $23,633 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,824 | 5,206 | ||
| Admitted | 6,762 | 3,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Stetson University | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stetson University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stetson University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (3,669 students vs. 3,368 students)
Stetson University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Hope College?
- Stetson University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($54,820.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Stetson University than Hope College ($54,820.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Hope College ($22,914 vs. $28,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 31.6% lower than costs at Stetson University ($12,180 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Hope College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 99% larger than aid received Hope College ($47,034 vs. $23,633)
Stetson University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Hope College (75.9%)
Stetson University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Stetson University (79% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,400)
- Hope College and Stetson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hope College and Stetson University 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 Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/