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Overview |
Hanover College | WCU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hanover College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or WCU?
- Hanover College is 3,968.1% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 713.6% higher at Hanover College than Western Carolina University ($40,681.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Hanover College ($13,022 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 17.7% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,173 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 533% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($28,650 vs. $4,526)
Hanover College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 71 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or WCU? 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 WCU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Western Carolina University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $9,500 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($22,010 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/