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Overview |
Hanover College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hanover College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Lipscomb?
- Hanover College is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Hanover College than Lipscomb University ($40,681.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Lipscomb ($26,599 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 6.8% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,148 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($28,650 vs. $24,404)
Hanover College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 73 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Hanover College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Lipscomb University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/