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IUPUI Fisher Butler DePauw Wabash College University of Indianapolis Kentucky IU Franklin College of Indiana Purdue SUNY Brockport Marian| Hanover College | Roberts Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $36,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $36,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $24,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $26,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 1,314 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 1,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 965/1250 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Roberts Wesleyan College is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,619 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Hanover College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Hanover College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($42,003.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($22,929 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 4.3% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,996 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Roberts Wesleyan College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Roberts Wesleyan College ($33,304 vs. $26,173)
Hanover College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 36 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (3.6)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Hanover College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/