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Overview |
Hanover College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 1,022 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $14,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $25,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $33,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 1,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hanover College is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,157 students vs. 1,022 students)
Hanover College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $42,003.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Transylvania University than Hanover College ($43,160.00 vs. $42,003.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Transylvania University ($22,929 vs. $25,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 4.7% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($13,558 vs. $14,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($33,304 vs. $33,159)
Hanover College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Hanover College .
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Transylvania University (3.77)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Hanover College (84%)
Hanover College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Transylvania University (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $100 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,600)
- Transylvania University and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/