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Overview |
Hanover College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hanover College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 9% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Hanover College ($44,330.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Hanover College ($24,379 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 8.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($13,148 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Mount St Mary's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Hanover College ($36,155 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 90 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Hanover College (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,600)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/