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Overview |
Hanover College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Purdue Northwest?
- Hanover College is 453.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.9% higher at Hanover College than Purdue University Northwest ($42,003.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Hanover College ($9,637 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 49% lower than costs at Hanover College ($9,097 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 418.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($33,304 vs. $6,420)
Hanover College vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Hanover College .
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
Hanover College vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Hanover College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/