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Overview |
Hanover College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hanover College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Bellarmine 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Bellarmine University than Hanover College ($44,040.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Hanover College ($22,813 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 35.4% lower than costs at Hanover College ($9,714 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Hanover College ($36,264 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 17 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Hanover College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Bellarmine University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $48,600)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine 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/