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Overview |
Hanover College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Eastern?
- Hanover College is 327.3% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at Hanover College than Eastern Kentucky University ($42,003.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Hanover College ($10,852 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 15.5% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,735 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 190.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($33,304 vs. $11,460)
Hanover College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 75 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Hanover College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (71% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/