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Overview |
Hanover College | PC | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hanover College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Hanover College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or PC?
- Hanover College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Hanover College than Presbyterian College ($40,681.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Hanover College ($21,571 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 16.4% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,300 vs. $13,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 20% larger than aid received Hanover College ($34,379 vs. $28,650)
Hanover College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 21 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at PC (3.6)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than PC (59.4%)
Hanover College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or PC? 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 PC and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Presbyterian College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $900 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/