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Overview |
Hanover College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $24,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $24,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 1,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 1,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 980/1300 | ||
| 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 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hanover College | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Holy Cross College | ||
| 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
- Hanover College is larger than than Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,157 students vs. 547 students)
Hanover College vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Holy Cross College?
- Hanover College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Hanover College than Holy Cross College ($42,003.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Holy Cross College ($22,929 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 10.2% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,300 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($33,304 vs. $24,582)
Hanover College vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross College or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 119 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Holy Cross College (73.7%)
Hanover College vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Holy Cross College? 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 Holy Cross College and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Holy Cross College (71% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/