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Overview |
Hanover College | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Hanover College is 453.9% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Hanover College than Middle Tennessee State University ($40,681.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Hanover College ($13,062 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 37.3% lower than costs at Hanover College ($9,576 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 204.1% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($28,650 vs. $9,421)
Hanover College vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 72 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Hanover College vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Middle Tennessee State University? 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 Middle Tennessee State University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($21,758 vs. $27,000)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/