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Overview |
Hanover College | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Hanover College | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1145/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Hanover College | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Hanover College | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Asheville is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (2,914 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Hanover College is 886.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.5% higher at Hanover College than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($40,681.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Hanover College ($14,730 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 24.6% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,556 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than University of North Carolina at Asheville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 341.4% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($28,650 vs. $6,491)
Hanover College vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or University of North Carolina at Asheville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Asheville or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159) is 56 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming University of North Carolina at Asheville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or University of North Carolina at Asheville? 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 University of North Carolina at Asheville and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $6,359 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($20,641 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/