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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | 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
- Saint Marys College of California is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,765 students vs. 1,124 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Hanover College?
- Saint Marys College of California is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Hanover College ($53,732.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Saint Marys College of California ($26,599 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 24.8% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($13,148 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Hanover College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 36.6% larger than aid received Hanover College ($39,139 vs. $28,650)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 21 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Saint Marys College of California (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $18,200 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $48,600)
- Saint Marys College of California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Marys College of California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/