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Overview |
Hanover College | W&J | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hanover College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hanover College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 22% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at W&J than Hanover College ($49,612.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Hanover College ($25,636 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 2.9% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,148 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 36% larger than aid received Hanover College ($38,963 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Hanover College .
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or W&J? 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 W&J and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Hanover College (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $48,600)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/