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Overview |
Hanover College | IPFW | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #848 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Hanover College | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Hanover College | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or IPFW?
- Hanover College is 420.6% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at Hanover College than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($40,681.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Hanover College ($11,951 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 30% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,111 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 285.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($28,650 vs. $7,432)
Hanover College vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 108 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or IPFW? 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 IPFW and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (71% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $10,000 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/