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Overview |
Hanover College | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hanover College | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Ashland College?
- Hanover College is 76.9% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Hanover College than Ashland University ($40,681.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Hanover College ($20,342 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 14.9% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,440 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 56.6% larger than aid received Ashland University ($28,650 vs. $18,290)
Hanover College vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 58 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Hanover College vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Ashland 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 Ashland College and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Ashland University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ashland College 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/