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Overview |
Hanover College | Linfield | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 13% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Linfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Linfield University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Linfield than Hanover College ($46,700.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Linfield ($26,599 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 3.4% lower than costs at Linfield University ($13,148 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Hanover College ($29,744 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 42 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Linfield (3.71)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Linfield? 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 Linfield and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Hanover College (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $48,600)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/