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Overview |
Bradley | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 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 |
Bradley | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 4% |
Students |
Bradley | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | 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
- Bradley University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,124 students)
Bradley vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Hanover College?
- Hanover College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Hanover College than Bradley University ($40,681.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Hanover College ($24,053 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bradley University are 7.8% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,196 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Hanover College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Bradley University ($28,650 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 60 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Hanover College (3.79)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Bradley vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley 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 Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Hanover College (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $48,600)
- Hanover College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hanover College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/