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Overview |
Hanover College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hanover College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hanover College | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or St. Ambrose University ?
- Hanover College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Hanover College than Saint Ambrose University ($42,003.00 vs. $35,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than St. Ambrose University ($22,929 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 9.8% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,348 vs. $13,558)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 25.4% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($33,304 vs. $26,559)
Hanover College vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 53 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
Hanover College vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Saint Ambrose University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $300 more per year than St. Ambrose University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $48,300)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/