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Overview |
Hanover College | UC | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Hanover College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hanover College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or UC?
- Hanover College is 253.8% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Hanover College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($40,681.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Hanover College ($20,149 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 2.3% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,852 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 228.1% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($28,650 vs. $8,733)
Hanover College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 62 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or UC? 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 UC and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $3,000 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/