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Overview |
McKendree University | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,075 | 1,157 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #358 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,660 | $42,003 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,660 | $42,003 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $13,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,200 | $22,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,269 | $33,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,652 | 2,702 | ||
| Admitted | 1,694 | 2,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
McKendree University | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 28% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Hanover College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,075 students vs. 1,157 students)
McKendree University vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Hanover College?
- Hanover College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Hanover College than McKendree University ($42,003.00 vs. $32,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than McKendree University ($22,929 vs. $25,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 10.5% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,270 vs. $13,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than McKendree University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 49.6% larger than aid received McKendree University ($33,304 vs. $22,269)
McKendree University vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 97 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than McKendree University (63.9%)
McKendree University vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than McKendree University (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $300 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University 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/