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Overview |
Hanover College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Southern Adventist 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (3,154 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Southern Adventist University?
- Hanover College is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Hanover College than Southern Adventist University ($42,003.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Southern Adventist University ($22,929 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 60.3% lower than costs at Hanover College ($8,460 vs. $13,558)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 166.5% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($33,304 vs. $12,495)
Hanover College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Hanover College .
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Hanover College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Southern Adventist University (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/