UE vs. Hope College

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Evansville in Evansville, IN with Hope College in Holland, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Hope College is larger than UE based on total student enrollment (3,395 students vs. 2,114 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Evansville is located in Evansville, IN (Midsize City setting); Hope College is in Holland, MI (Small City setting).
• University of Evansville is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Hope College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Evansville 10:1; Hope College 9:1.

UE vs. Hope College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UE or Hope College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Hope College ($18,773 vs. $30,700).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 13.7% lower than at University of Evansville ($12,950 vs. $15,000).
• University of Evansville is 5.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Hope College (about $2,202 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $41,970.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5.2% higher at UE than at Hope College (about $2,202 more per year; $44,172.00 vs. $41,970.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Evansville than at Hope College (100% vs. 97%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 57% larger than aid received by Hope College students ($39,167 vs. $24,945).

UE vs. Hope College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UE or Hope College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Hope College and UE.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Hope College (1220) is 50 points higher than at UE (1170).
• Incoming Hope College students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (28 vs. 24 at UE).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 1045/1300; Hope College 1100/1340.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Evansville 21/28; Hope College 25/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UE - Test-free; Hope College - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UE (3.71).
• Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than UE (77.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.6% at UE vs. 20.1% at Hope College.

UE vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UE and Hope College? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Hope College's six-year graduation rate (79%) is higher than University of Evansville's (62%).
• Graduates from Hope College earn a median of about $1,500 more per year than UE graduates about ten years after starting college ($47,500 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Hope College and UE graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Hope College and UE graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($279 vs. $279).
• More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UE students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.