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Overview |
Hanover College | UTC | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Hanover College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hanover College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or UTC?
- Hanover College is 410.2% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.8% higher at Hanover College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($42,003.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Hanover College ($13,801 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 34.9% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,052 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 238.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($33,304 vs. $9,834)
Hanover College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 16 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UTC (3.61)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than UTC (77%)
Hanover College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or UTC? 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 UTC and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (71% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $8,000 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/