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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College IUPUI Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Hanover College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 |
IWU | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IWU | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Hanover College | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,124 students)
IWU vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Hanover College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at IWU than Hanover College ($53,610.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than IWU ($26,599 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 5.9% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,418 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Hanover College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 27.8% larger than aid received Hanover College ($36,614 vs. $28,650)
IWU vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 146 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hanover College (3.79)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Hanover 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 Hanover College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Hanover College (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $48,600)
- Hanover College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hanover College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/