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Overview |
Hanover College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Hanover College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Otterbein University?
- Hanover College is 22% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Hanover College than Otterbein University ($42,003.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Hanover College ($22,242 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 4.5% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,968 vs. $13,558)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 30.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($33,304 vs. $25,535)
Hanover College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 17 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Hanover College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Otterbein University (3.66)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Otterbein University (83.3%)
Hanover College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Otterbein University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/