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Overview |
Hanover College | WSU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 23,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $12,493 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $28,615 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $16,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $10,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hanover College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 15,190 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 12,461 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Hanover College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or WSU?
- Hanover College is 236.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $12,493.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Hanover College than Wayne State University ($42,003.00 vs. $28,615.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Hanover College ($16,021 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 15.3% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,762 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Wayne State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 206.6% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($33,304 vs. $10,862)
Hanover College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 33 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than WSU (82%)
Hanover College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or WSU? 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 WSU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Wayne State University (71% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/