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Hanover, IN · Huntington, IN
| Hanover College | Huntington University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,829/yr | $19,310/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,832/yr | $10,796/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,250 | $25,576 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,773/yr | $13,006/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,944/yr | $14,899/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,824/yr | $23,155/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,030/yr | $27,226/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $268/mo | $271/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,123/yr | $10,726/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,850/yr | $8,344/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,578/yr | $2,270/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $58,821/yr | $42,157/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,638/yr | $31,870/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,638/yr | $31,870/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 52% | 39% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 84% | 76% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1110–1280 | 930–1150 |
| SAT average | 1201 | 1052 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–29 | 18–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–25 · Math 18–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,702 | 1,570 |
| Students accepted | 2,269 | 1,117 |
| Students who enrolled | 264 | 268 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 27% | 59% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 14% | 10% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,957/yr | $46,672/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,840–$72,874 | $30,290–$68,756 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 69% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 64% |
| Black students graduating | 40% | 17% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 85% | 82% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,876/yr | $40,702/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 63% | 63% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 63% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 67% | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 16% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,769/yr | $41,192/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 18% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% | Health Professions 27% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Education 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Health Professions — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 18% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Communications Technologies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $45,740/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $71,934/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 25% | 6.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,031 | 1,082 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 208 | 188 |
| Average professor pay | $8,708/mo | $6,692/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $76,698 | $57,815 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Hanover, IN | Huntington, IN |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1827 | 1897 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Men | 50% | 39% |
| Women | 50% | 61% |
| White students | 80% | 76% |
| Black students | 4% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.1% | 6.8% |
| Asian students | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 25% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 1% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.2% | 5.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $21,982/yr | $11,842/yr |
| Endowment | $163.7M | $30.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,150 | 870 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,725/yr | $4,664/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,833/yr | $5,216/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Brethren Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 473 | 330 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $2.8M |
| Athletics budget | $4.0M | $5.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.0M | $6.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $102,926 | $13,708 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.