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Overview |
Hanover College | WKU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hanover College | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hanover College | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or WKU?
- Hanover College is 266.1% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Hanover College than Western Kentucky University ($40,681.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Hanover College ($12,625 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 18.8% lower than costs at Hanover College ($11,072 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 179.2% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($28,650 vs. $10,260)
Hanover College vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 56 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Hanover College vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or WKU? 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 WKU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Western Kentucky University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $11,500 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/