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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,124 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Hanover College?
- Oglethorpe University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Hanover College ($43,710.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Hanover College ($20,094 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 9.5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,148 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Hanover College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 28.7% larger than aid received Hanover College ($36,867 vs. $28,650)
Ogelthorpe vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 37 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe 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 Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Oglethorpe University (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,600)
- Hanover College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hanover College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/