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Overview |
Anderson University | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Anderson University | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Hanover 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,124 students)
Anderson University vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Hanover College?
- Hanover College is 23% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Hanover College than Anderson University ($40,681.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Hanover College ($21,459 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 15.1% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,420 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Hanover College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 7.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,650 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 53 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Hanover 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 Hanover College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Anderson University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,400)
- Hanover College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hanover College and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/