College comparison

Dordt University vs Hanover College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Dordt University Sioux Center, IA	Hanover College Hanover, IN
Acceptance rateDordt University is more selective	68%	84%
SAT (25–75)	1070–1330	1110–1280
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,597	1,031
Avg net price	$25,807	$21,829
Median earnings (10 yr)Hanover College reports higher median earnings	$52,559	$53,957
Graduation rate	70%	67%
Median debt	$21,500	$25,250
Economic mobility	—	0.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Dordt University or Hanover College harder to get into?

Dordt University is more selective: Dordt University's acceptance rate is approximately 68% and Hanover College's is approximately 84% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Dordt University vs Hanover College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1070–1330 at Dordt University and 1110–1280 at Hanover College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.