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Overview |
Hanover College | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 32,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #421 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,003 | $11,849 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,003 | $32,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,558 | $15,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,929 | $19,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,304 | $13,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hanover College | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,702 | 28,233 | ||
| Admitted | 2,269 | 26,083 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hanover College | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hanover College | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | Kentucky | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 1,157 students)
Hanover College vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or Kentucky?
- Hanover College is 254.5% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($42,003.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Hanover College than University of Kentucky ($42,003.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Hanover College ($19,838 vs. $22,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,558 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 155.7% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($33,304 vs. $13,024)
Hanover College vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 40 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Hanover College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Hanover College (84%)
Hanover College vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than University of Kentucky (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $2,400 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,600)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/