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IUPUI Butler DePauw Wabash College University of Indianapolis Kentucky IU Franklin College of Indiana Purdue Marian Taylor University Louisville| Hanover College | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1121/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hanover College | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hanover College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Northland 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
- Hanover College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,124 students vs. 518 students)
Hanover College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Northland College?
- Hanover College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Hanover College than Northland College ($40,681.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Hanover College ($23,252 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 35.7% lower than costs at Hanover College ($9,688 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Hanover College ($29,780 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 15 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Hanover College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Hanover College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Northland 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 Northland College and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Northland College (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/