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Overview |
Hanover College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Hanover College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or GVSU?
- Hanover College is 191.6% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Hanover College than Grand Valley State University ($40,681.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Hanover College ($17,105 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 29.7% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,140 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 225.2% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($28,650 vs. $8,811)
Hanover College vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 13 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Grand Valley State University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $4,000 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/