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Overview |
Wheaton College | Hope College | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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
- Hope College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Hope College?
- Wheaton College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Wheaton College than Hope College ($41,990.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Wheaton College ($25,800 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 1.8% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,690 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Hope College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($24,880 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 109 points higher than at Hope College (1205)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Wheaton College vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Hope College (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,500)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hope College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/