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Overview |
Hanover College | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Hanover College | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hanover College | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | IUPUI | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or IUPUI?
- Hanover College is 354.5% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Hanover College than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($42,003.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Hanover College ($11,592 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 4.2% lower than costs at Hanover College ($13,010 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 190.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($33,304 vs. $11,473)
Hanover College vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 89 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than IUPUI (81.4%)
Hanover College vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (71% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Hanover College and IUPUI have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,600 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/