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Overview |
UNI | Hope College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,251 students)
UNI vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Hope College?
- Hope College is 368.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at Hope College than University of Northern Iowa ($37,990.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Hope College ($15,782 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 27.4% lower than costs at Hope College ($9,343 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 288% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($24,880 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 155 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Hope College (80.5%)
UNI vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $200 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,500)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/