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Overview |
Hanover College | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Hanover College | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Tennessee?
- Hanover College is 259% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Hanover College than The University of Tennessee ($40,681.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Hanover College ($21,880 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 8.2% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,150 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 170.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($28,650 vs. $10,593)
Hanover College vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 111 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Hanover College vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Tennessee? 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 and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than The University of Tennessee (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $7,700 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $48,600)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/