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Overview |
Hanover College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Tennessee Tech?
- Hanover College is 377.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at Hanover College than Tennessee Technological University ($40,681.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Hanover College ($15,188 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 25.2% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,502 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 238.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($28,650 vs. $8,471)
Hanover College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 1 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/