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Overview |
Hanover College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Ohio 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Ohio University?
- Hanover College is 204.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Hanover College than Ohio University Main Campus ($40,681.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Hanover College ($20,207 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 6.6% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,336 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 204.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($28,650 vs. $9,416)
Hanover College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 5 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University 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/