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Overview |
Hanover College | Louisville | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Louisville | ||
| 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Louisville?
- Hanover College is 230.1% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Hanover College than University of Louisville ($40,681.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Hanover College ($19,327 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 23.2% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,668 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 134.5% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($28,650 vs. $12,216)
Hanover College vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 56 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than University of Louisville (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/