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Overview |
Hanover College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or University of Lynchburg?
- Hanover College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Hanover College than University of Lynchburg ($42,003.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Hanover College ($22,921 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 2.3% lower than costs at Hanover College ($13,250 vs. $13,558)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 28.2% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($33,304 vs. $25,972)
Hanover College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 89 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than University of Lynchburg (82.2%)
Hanover College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than University of Lynchburg (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/