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Overview |
Hanover College | Marian | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hanover College | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Marian | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Marian?
- Hanover College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Hanover College than Marian University ($40,681.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Hanover College ($22,554 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 9.6% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,000 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Hanover College ($28,904 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 77 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Marian? 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 Marian and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Marian University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,800)
- Marian University and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marian University and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/