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IUPUI Butler DePauw Wabash College University of Indianapolis Kentucky IU IU Southeast Franklin College of Indiana Purdue AUM Marian| Hanover College | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | IU East | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 2,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #876 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $9,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $7,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Hanover College | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 1,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 18, 2026 |
Academics |
Hanover College | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hanover College | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or IU East?
- Hanover College is 460.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at Hanover College than Indiana University East ($42,003.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Hanover College ($9,484 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 32.4% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,244 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 338.1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($33,304 vs. $7,602)
Hanover College vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 142 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than IU East (71.2%)
Hanover College vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or IU East? 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 IU East and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Indiana University East (71% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $15,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/