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Overview |
Hanover College | Oakland | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hanover College | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Oakland?
- Hanover College is 181% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Hanover College than Oakland University ($40,681.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Hanover College ($15,161 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 17.5% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,192 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 193.7% larger than aid received Oakland University ($28,650 vs. $9,755)
Hanover College vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 33 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Oakland University (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/