Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Virginia Tech JMU Annapolis Washington and Lee Citadel Military College of South Carolina IUPUI Butler DePauw Mason Wabash College University of Indianapolis Kentucky| Hanover College | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Hanover College | VMI | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | vmi.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Hanover College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $9,782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Hanover College | VMI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | VMI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Hanover College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | VMI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | VMI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or VMI?
- Hanover College is 315.9% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Hanover College than Virginia Military Institute ($40,681.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Hanover College ($18,129 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 23.2% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,674 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 49.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($28,650 vs. $19,111)
Hanover College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 36 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Hanover College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
Hanover College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or VMI? 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 VMI and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Virginia Military Institute (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $13,500 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $48,600)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/