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Overview |
Hanover College | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1085/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Hanover College | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Alfred University | ||
| 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
- Alfred University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Alfred University?
- Hanover College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Hanover College than Alfred University ($40,681.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Hanover College ($26,183 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 3.1% lower than costs at Alfred University ($13,148 vs. $13,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Alfred University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Alfred University ($28,650 vs. $26,172)
Hanover College vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 46 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Hanover College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Alfred University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Hanover College vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Alfred University? 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 Alfred University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Alfred University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,700)
- Alfred University and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred University and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/