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Overview |
Loyola | Hanover College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hanover, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,899 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #223 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | hanover.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Hanover College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,100 | $40,681 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,100 | $40,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,520 | $13,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,511 | $26,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,796 | $28,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Hanover College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,909 | 3,187 | ||
| Admitted | 32,379 | 2,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1370 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Loyola | Hanover College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Hanover College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Hanover College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola | Hanover College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | Hanover College | ||
| 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
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (16,899 students vs. 1,124 students)
Loyola vs. Hanover College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Hanover College?
- Loyola University Chicago is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Hanover College for in-state tuition ($48,100.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Loyola than Hanover College ($48,100.00 vs. $40,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hanover College than Loyola ($26,599 vs. $37,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 18% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($13,148 vs. $15,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hanover College than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($28,650 vs. $26,796)
Loyola vs. Hanover College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Hanover College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hanover College or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University Chicago (1195) is 92 points higher than at Hanover College (1103)
- Incoming Loyola students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hanover College (25)
- Accepted freshman Hanover College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Loyola (3.71)
- Loyola has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Hanover College (74.1%)
Loyola vs. Hanover College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola or Hanover College? 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 Hanover College and Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Hanover College is higher than Loyola University Chicago (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn on average $11,200 more per year than Hanover College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,600)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hanover College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hanover College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Loyola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hanover College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/