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Overview |
Hanover College | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hanover College | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Hanover College | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Wheeling University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hanover College is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (1,157 students vs. 748 students)
Hanover College vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Wheeling University?
- Hanover College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Wheeling University for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Hanover College than Wheeling University ($42,003.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling University than Hanover College ($19,164 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling University are 9.2% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,420 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Wheeling University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 49.2% larger than aid received Wheeling University ($33,304 vs. $22,319)
Hanover College vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 71 points higher than at Wheeling University (1032)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Wheeling University (75.2%)
Hanover College vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Wheeling University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $500 more per year than Wheeling University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $48,100)
- Wheeling University and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling University and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/