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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Hanover College | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hanover College | Furman | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Hanover College | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Furman?
- Furman University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Furman than Hanover College ($55,392.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Furman ($26,599 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 15.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($13,148 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 27% larger than aid received Hanover College ($36,384 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Hanover College .
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Furman (67%)
Hanover College vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Furman? 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 Furman and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Hanover College (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,600)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/