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Overview |
Hanover College | BGSU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hanover College | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hanover College | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or BGSU?
- Hanover College is 261.8% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at Hanover College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($42,003.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Hanover College ($20,987 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 15.1% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,784 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 278.7% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($33,304 vs. $8,795)
Hanover College vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 91 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than BGSU (80.6%)
Hanover College vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $5,000 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU 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 BGSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/