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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | 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
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,124 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Hanover College?
- Lake Forest College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Lake Forest College than Hanover College ($52,000.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Lake Forest College ($26,599 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 10.5% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,898 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Hanover College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Hanover College ($37,907 vs. $28,650)
Lake Forest College vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College 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 Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Lake Forest College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $48,600)
- Hanover College and Lake Forest College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hanover College and Lake Forest College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/