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Overview |
Hanover College | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Ohio State?
- Hanover College is 253% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Hanover College than Ohio State University ($40,681.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Hanover College ($19,582 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 6.5% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,148 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 160.6% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($28,650 vs. $10,993)
Hanover College vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 192 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Hanover College vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Hanover College (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/