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Overview |
Louisville | Hope College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 3,251 students)
Louisville vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Hope College?
- Hope College is 208.3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Hope College than University of Louisville ($37,990.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Hope College ($19,327 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 11.5% lower than costs at Hope College ($10,668 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 103.7% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($24,880 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 46 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Louisville vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of Louisville (79% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/