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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,906 | 1,157 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #358 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,258 | $42,003 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,258 | $42,003 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $13,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,760 | $22,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,445 | $33,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,254 | 2,702 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1070/1240 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Hanover College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (3,906 students vs. 1,157 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Hanover College?
- Hanover College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $41,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Hanover College than Elmhurst College ($42,003.00 vs. $41,258.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Hanover College ($22,760 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 14.3% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,858 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($33,304 vs. $29,445)
Elmhurst College vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 13 points higher than at Elmhurst College (1090)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elmhurst College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Elmhurst College (75.7%)
Elmhurst College vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College 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 Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Elmhurst College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $48,600)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/