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Overview |
Hanover College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Hanover College | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Lindenwood University?
- Hanover College is 113% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at Hanover College than Lindenwood University ($40,681.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Hanover College ($18,016 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 28.9% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,200 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 80.9% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($28,650 vs. $15,840)
Hanover College vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 60 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Hanover College vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Lindenwood University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,100)
- Lindenwood University and Hanover College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University and Hanover College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/