Hope College vs Hamilton College

Hope College and Hamilton College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Hope College, nestled in Holland, Michigan, boasts a tight-knit community with a strong emphasis on Christian values. Hamilton College, located in Clinton, New York, prides itself on its rigorous academic programs and stunning campus. While both colleges share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Hamilton College	Hope College
Overview
Location	Clinton, New York	Holland, Michigan
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	94.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	14.1%	92.4%
Application fees	$60
SAT range	1410 - 1540	1100 - 1330
ACT range	33 - 35	24 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	32.0%	45.0%
Students submitting ACT score	20.0%	19.0%
Total number of applicants	9,380	4,172
Total number of admissions given out	1,320	3,854
Admitted students who chose to enroll	533	793
Yield rate	40.4%	20.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$76,700	$46,800
Average net price	$26,803	$28,688
Tuition	$59,380	$36,300
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,320 Meal plan: $6,910	Room/dormitory: $5,020 Meal plan: $6,380
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	55.0% Average amount $47,867	98.0% Average amount $21,987
Students receiving federal student loan	35.0% Average amount $4,331	48.0% Average amount $5,148
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $25,195	8.0% Average amount $15,533

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,055 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%	3,132 Men 38.5% Women 61.5%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	6.8%	2.3%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	2,057	2,472
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures Physical Science Mathematics and Statistics	Education Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Foreign Languages and Literatures
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	91.5%	80.6%
Dropout rate	0.8%	19.2%
Transferred out	6.8%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,571 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $84,359 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,593 Year 2: $59,045 Year 3: $74,628 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,577 Year 2: $53,894 Year 3: $56,960 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,772 Year 3: N/A International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: N/A Research and Experimental Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,978 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A	Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,322 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $72,313 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $71,669 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,426 Year 2: $58,777 Year 3: $65,929 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,978 Year 2: $58,108 Year 3: $59,160 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,084 Year 2: $44,418 Year 3: $54,157 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,887 Year 2: $40,768 Year 3: $43,511 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,462 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $43,135 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,998 Year 2: $38,621 Year 3: $41,964 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,013 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $40,600 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,918 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $36,728

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