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Overview |
Hanover College | Belmont | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Hanover College | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hanover College | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Belmont?
- Hanover College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Hanover College than Belmont University ($40,681.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Belmont ($26,599 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 4% lower than costs at Belmont University ($13,148 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 29.8% larger than aid received Belmont University ($28,650 vs. $22,080)
Hanover College vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 55 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Hanover College (3.79)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Belmont University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $500 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $48,600)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/