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IUPUI Butler DePauw Wabash College University of Indianapolis Kentucky IU Franklin College of Indiana Purdue WLC Marian Taylor University| Hanover College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | BLC | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | BLC | ||
| 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
- Hanover College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,124 students vs. 830 students)
Hanover College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or BLC?
- Hanover College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Hanover College than Bethany Lutheran College ($40,681.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Hanover College ($18,525 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 59% lower than costs at Hanover College ($8,270 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($28,650 vs. $20,705)
Hanover College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 29 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than BLC (58.5%)
Hanover College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or BLC? 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 BLC and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $11,300 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/