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GVSU IUPUI Butler DePauw Wabash College University of Indianapolis Kentucky IU Franklin College of Indiana Purdue Marian Taylor University| Hanover College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | AQ | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Hanover College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,295 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or AQ?
- Hanover College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Hanover College than Aquinas College ($42,003.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Hanover College ($19,890 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 23.3% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,994 vs. $13,558)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($33,304 vs. $29,042)
Hanover College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 13 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at AQ (3.52)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than AQ (71.1%)
Hanover College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or AQ? 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 AQ and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Aquinas College (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $8,600 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/