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Overview |
Hanover College | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 890/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Simpson College | ||
| 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
- Simpson College is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Simpson College than Hanover College ($44,202.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than Hanover College ($23,185 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 36.2% lower than costs at Hanover College ($9,654 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 25.3% larger than aid received Hanover College ($35,898 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 1 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Simpson 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 Simpson College and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Simpson College (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $600 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/