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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Hanover College | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Michigan 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Michigan State?
- Hanover College is 167.8% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Michigan State than Hanover College ($41,778.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Hanover College ($22,803 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 19.6% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,990 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 229.9% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($28,650 vs. $8,684)
Hanover College vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 56 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Michigan State (3.72)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Michigan 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 Michigan State and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Hanover College (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $48,600)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State 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/