- Both Spring Arbor University (SAU) and Hope College are private.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Hope College has more expensive tuition of $40,420 than SAU ($32,580).
- SAU has tighter acceptance rate of 67.02% than Hope College (73.63%).
- Hope College has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than SAU (1,050).
- Hope College is larger with 3,251 students than SAU (2,396 students).
| Spring Arbor University View More Rivals | Hope College View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Michigan | Rankings | #84 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Spring Arbor, MI | Location | Holland, MI |
SAU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,580 | Undergraduate | $40,420 |
| $8,194 | Graduate | |
| $17,775 | Financial Aid | $19,771 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 67.02% | Acceptance Rate | 73.63% |
| 23.76% | Yield | 24.17% |
| 1,050 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,396 | Total Students | 3,251 |
| 1,127 | Undergraduate | 3,251 |
| 1,269 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,029 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 80% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 947) $4,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,595) $5,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,720 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,580 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 82 Full-time 238 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 226 Full-time 102 Part-time |
| 253 Full-time 257 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 658 Full-time 228 Part-time |
| $51,720 for Faculties $49,376 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,852 for Faculties $60,588 Part-time |