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Overview |
Augustana | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,124 students)
Augustana vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Hanover College?
- Augustana College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Augustana than Hanover College ($47,766.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Hanover College ($24,660 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 11.6% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,782 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Hanover College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 22% larger than aid received Hanover College ($34,946 vs. $28,650)
Augustana vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Hanover College (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,600)
- Hanover College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hanover College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/