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Overview |
Hanover College | AMU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Hanover College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | AMU | ||
| 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
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or AMU?
- Hanover College is 61.6% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Hanover College than Ave Maria University ($40,681.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Hanover College ($21,078 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 1.9% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($13,148 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 34.2% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($28,650 vs. $21,341)
Hanover College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 5 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than AMU (44.2%)
Hanover College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or AMU? 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 AMU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Ave Maria University (71% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/