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Overview |
Goshen College | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Goshen College | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | 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
- Hanover College is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (1,124 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Hanover College?
- Hanover College is 11% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Hanover College than Goshen College ($40,681.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Hanover College ($19,267 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 18.5% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,100 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College as Hanover College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Hanover College ($28,700 vs. $28,650)
Goshen College vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 44 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Goshen College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Goshen College vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Hanover College (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($20,101 vs. $27,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/