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IUPUI Butler DePauw Wabash College University of Indianapolis Kentucky MSU Billings IU Franklin College of Indiana Purdue Marian Taylor University| Hanover College | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | RMC | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $32,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $32,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $19,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $25,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 1,471 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hanover College | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hanover College is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,157 students vs. 991 students)
Hanover College vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or RMC?
- Hanover College is 30.1% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Hanover College than Rocky Mountain College ($42,003.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Hanover College ($19,173 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 41.6% lower than costs at Hanover College ($9,576 vs. $13,558)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 30.2% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($33,304 vs. $25,571)
Hanover College vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 66 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at RMC (3.42)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than RMC (72.9%)
Hanover College vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or RMC? 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 RMC and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Rocky Mountain College (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $1,800 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,800)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- RMC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/