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Holland, MI · Midland, MI
| Hope College | Northwood University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $27,182/yr | $27,232/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,606/yr | $25,700/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,800 | $20,842 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,590/yr | $25,913/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,206/yr | $25,906/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,017/yr | $26,016/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,754/yr | $28,224/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $284/mo | $221/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,950/yr | $13,100/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $3,560/yr | $12,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,190/yr | $810/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,100/yr | $3,210/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,646/yr | $48,780/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,970/yr | $34,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,970/yr | $34,400/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 79% | 65% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1100–1340 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1249 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–31 · Math 24–29 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,206 | 2,074 |
| Students accepted | 3,949 | 1,740 |
| Students who enrolled | 834 | 341 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 43% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 14% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 80% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 88% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,427/yr | $63,075/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,745–$82,041 | $40,489–$92,317 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 79% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 82% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 88% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 67% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 62% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,727/yr | $54,058/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 77% | 50% |
| Pell students who graduate | 74% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 72% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 65% | 44% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,768/yr | $57,649/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Education 10% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 87% · Computer & Information Sciences 4% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 4% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 87% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 4% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 2% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $72,146/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $73,896/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 4.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,288 | 1,974 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 364 |
| Average professor pay | $8,709/mo | $8,840/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 22% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $92,618 | $42,219 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Holland, MI | Midland, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1862 | 1959 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Men | 40% | 63% |
| Women | 60% | 37% |
| White students | 77% | 72% |
| Black students | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.2% | 7.7% |
| Asian students | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 5.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 15% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 1.6% | 32% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.2% | 34% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,039/yr | $7,560/yr |
| Endowment | $309.9M | $122.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,472 | 920 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,700/yr | $6,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,920/yr | $6,100/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Reformed Church in America | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 629 | 520 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $4.5M |
| Athletics budget | $5.0M | $10.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.4M | $10.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $107,924 | $55,846 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.