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IUPUI Butler DePauw Wabash College University of Indianapolis Kentucky IU Franklin College of Indiana Purdue Taylor University Marian Louisville| Hanover College | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | SBTS | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 4,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $12,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $12,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $19,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $1,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 40% |
Admission |
Hanover College | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 289 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1028/1203 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hanover College | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Hanover College | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (4,243 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or SBTS?
- Hanover College is 240.5% more expensive to attend than SBTS for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.5% higher at Hanover College than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($42,003.00 vs. $12,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary than Hanover College ($19,873 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 66.5% lower than costs at Hanover College ($8,142 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 1,997.2% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($33,304 vs. $1,588)
Hanover College vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Hanover College .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Hanover College (84%)
Hanover College vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or SBTS? 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 SBTS and Hanover College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/