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Overview |
Hanover College | Kent State | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Kent State | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Kent State?
- Hanover College is 230.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Hanover College than Kent State University at Kent ($40,681.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Hanover College ($19,046 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 3.7% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,676 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 200.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($28,650 vs. $9,539)
Hanover College vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 36 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Kent State University at Kent (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/