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Overview |
Hanover College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hanover College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 1% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at DeSales University than Hanover College ($41,100.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than DeSales University ($26,599 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 2.7% lower than costs at DeSales University ($13,148 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 3% larger than aid received DeSales University ($28,650 vs. $27,824)
Hanover College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 49 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Hanover College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than DeSales University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,600)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/