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Overview |
Kentucky | Hope College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 3,251 students)
Kentucky vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Hope College?
- Hope College is 230.5% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Hope College than University of Kentucky ($37,990.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Hope College ($18,693 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 23.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,900 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 76.3% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($24,880 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 62 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Kentucky vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of Kentucky (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $3,500 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/