Hanover College vs Lake Forest College

Hanover College and Lake Forest College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Hanover, nestled in the charming town of Hanover, Indiana, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Lake Forest, situated in the vibrant city of Lake Forest, Illinois, attracts a diverse student body, with a larger international student population. While Hanover's student body leans slightly more towards females, Lake Forest maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Hanover College	Lake Forest College
Overview
Location	Hanover, Indiana	Lake Forest, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	72.8%	64.4%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	1110 - 1310	1130 - 1345
ACT range	25 - 30	26 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	18.0%	26.0%
Students submitting ACT score	26.0%	15.0%
Total number of applicants	2,613	4,358
Total number of admissions given out	1,902	2,808
Admitted students who chose to enroll	276	417
Yield rate	14.5%	14.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,490	$66,400
Average net price	$21,254	$25,126
Tuition	$39,400	$50,100
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,210 Meal plan: $6,330	Room/dormitory: $5,540 Meal plan: $5,958
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $31,957	100.0% Average amount $38,182
Students receiving federal student loan	52.0% Average amount $5,348	43.0% Average amount $5,895
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $14,620	4.0% Average amount $15,800

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,004 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%	1,661 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%
Graduate students	79 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%	29 Men 34.5% Women 65.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	45.4%
International students	4.0%	15.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,150	1,236
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Illinois Arizona California Colorado Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business English Language and Literature Social Sciences	Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Foreign Languages and Literatures Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.5%	73.0%
Dropout rate	36.5%	4.8%
Transferred out	N/A	22.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,315 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $58,071 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,467 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $47,013 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,826 Year 2: $30,988 Year 3: $40,839 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,148 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $30,795 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,810 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,813 Year 2: $19,045 Year 3: N/A Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,313 Year 3: N/A	Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,498 Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: $58,948 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,662 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $50,604 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,515 Year 2: $40,647 Year 3: $46,215 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,630 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $42,995 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,945 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $37,497 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,373 Year 2: $23,807 Year 3: $32,580 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,153 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,832 Year 3: N/A Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,544 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,197 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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