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Overview |
Benedictine University | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Hanover College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,124 students)
Benedictine University vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Hanover College?
- Hanover College is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Hanover College than Benedictine University ($40,681.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Hanover College ($25,658 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 28.1% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,266 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($28,650 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Benedictine University vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Benedictine University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,600)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/