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Overview |
Hanover College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Hanover College | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 31% |
Students |
Hanover College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Liberty University?
- Hanover College is 90.3% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Hanover College than Liberty University ($40,681.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Liberty University ($26,599 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 6.5% lower than costs at Hanover College ($12,350 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 129.7% larger than aid received Liberty University ($28,650 vs. $12,471)
Hanover College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 33 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Liberty University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/