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Overview |
Hanover College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wofford College is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Wofford College than Hanover College ($49,760.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Wofford College ($26,599 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 13.5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($13,148 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Hanover College ($36,005 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 67 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Hanover College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Hanover College (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $48,600)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College 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/