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Overview |
UIC | Hope College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 3,251 students)
UIC vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Hope College?
- Hope College is 246.3% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Hope College than University of Illinois at Chicago ($37,990.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Hope College ($10,384 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 21% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,900 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 80.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($24,880 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 113 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (79% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $14,400 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/