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Overview |
Hanover College | WWU | ||
| Location | Hanover, IN | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,124 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hanover.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hanover College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,681 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,681 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,148 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,599 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,650 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hanover College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,187 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,362 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Hanover College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hanover College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Hanover College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Hanover College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Hanover College | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Woods University is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,124 students)
Hanover College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or WWU?
- Hanover College is 53.5% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($40,681.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Hanover College than William Woods University ($40,681.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Hanover College ($23,363 vs. $26,599)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 25.8% lower than costs at Hanover College ($10,450 vs. $13,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 40.2% larger than aid received William Woods University ($28,650 vs. $20,431)
Hanover College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Hanover College .
- The average SAT score at Hanover College (1103) is 68 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Hanover College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Hanover College has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than WWU (61.5%)
Hanover College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hanover College or WWU? 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 WWU and Hanover College.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than William Woods University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Hanover College earn on average $10,000 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/