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ISU IU Calvin University Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State| University of Iowa | Hope College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Hope College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 3,251 students)
Iowa vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Hope College?
- Hope College is 336.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Hope College than University of Iowa ($37,990.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Hope College ($19,587 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 3.7% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,476 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 149.8% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($24,880 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 41 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Iowa vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of Iowa (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $12,300 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,500)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/