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Overview |
Hanover College | ASU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Hanover College | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hanover College | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or ASU?
- Hanover College is 859% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at Hanover College than Appalachian State University ($40,681.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Hanover College ($13,084 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 13.5% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,582 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 284.9% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($28,650 vs. $7,443)
Hanover College vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 54 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Hanover College (3.79)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or ASU? 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 ASU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Appalachian State University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $7,000 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/