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Overview |
Hanover College | JCU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at JCU than Hanover College ($45,490.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than JCU ($26,599 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 0.4% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($13,148 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Hanover College ($30,415 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 24 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Hanover College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or JCU? 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 JCU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is the same as at John Carroll University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/