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Overview |
Hanover College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | centenary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $38,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $38,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $30,050 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $27,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 63.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Centenary College of Louisiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Hanover College is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (1,124 students vs. 556 students)
Hanover College vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Centenary College of Louisiana?
- Hanover College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Centenary College of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Hanover College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($40,681.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($26,599 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 6% lower than costs at Centenary College of Louisiana ($13,148 vs. $13,940)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Centenary College of Louisiana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 5.7% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($28,650 vs. $27,095)
Hanover College vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Centenary College of Louisiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary College of Louisiana or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114) is 11 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Hanover College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Centenary College of Louisiana (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Hanover College vs. Centenary College of Louisiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Centenary College of Louisiana? 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 Centenary College of Louisiana and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $3,900 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $48,600)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana 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 Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/