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Overview |
Hanover College | OWU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at OWU than Hanover College ($49,262.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than OWU ($26,599 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 4.5% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($13,148 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Hanover College ($36,757 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Hanover College .
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than OWU (52.2%)
Hanover College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or OWU? 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 OWU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,600)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/