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Overview |
UIC | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UIC | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Hanover College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 1,124 students)
UIC vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Hanover College?
- Hanover College is 270.8% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Hanover College than University of Illinois at Chicago ($40,681.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Hanover College ($10,384 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,148 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 107.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($28,650 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 11 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
UIC vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $13,300 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/