| Hope vs. VMI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#4 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$40,420 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,484 Virginia Residents $51,186 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$19,771 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,109 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,185 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier80.45% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.06% |
| Lower23.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.27% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,251 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Smaller1,512 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher80% | Graduate Rate | Lower76% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,595) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,580) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 328 | Number of faculties | 186 |
| Higher$76,740 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$71,695 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.