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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Hanover College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 1,157 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #358 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $42,003 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $42,003 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $13,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $22,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $33,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 2,702 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 2,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Hanover College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (5,066 students vs. 1,157 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Hanover College?
- Hanover College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Hanover College than Concordia University Chicago ($42,003.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Hanover College ($17,767 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 21.7% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,140 vs. $13,558)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Hanover College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 24.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($33,304 vs. $26,680)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 56 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Hanover College (84%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Concordia University Chicago (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/