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IUPUI Butler DePauw Wabash College University of Indianapolis Kentucky IU Franklin College of Indiana Purdue Marian Taylor University Louisville| Hanover College | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | KWC | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hanover College | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Hanover College | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (1,124 students vs. 813 students)
Hanover College vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or KWC?
- Hanover College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Hanover College than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($40,681.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Hanover College ($20,735 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 17.7% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,175 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 43% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($28,650 vs. $20,036)
Hanover College vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 55 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than KWC (68.5%)
Hanover College vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or KWC? 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 KWC and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $10,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/