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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Hannibal, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | hlg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $20,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $16,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 76% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 67.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 45.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1067/1315 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Hannibal-LaGrange University based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 494 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Hannibal-LaGrange University?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 118.7% more expensive to attend than Hannibal-LaGrange University for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Hannibal LaGrange University ($52,490.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hannibal LaGrange University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($20,537 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hannibal LaGrange University are 17.1% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($9,400 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Hannibal LaGrange University (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 99.6% larger than aid received Hannibal LaGrange University ($32,808 vs. $16,439)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Hannibal-LaGrange University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hannibal-LaGrange University or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Hannibal-LaGrange University (67.1%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College or Hannibal-LaGrange University? 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 Hannibal-LaGrange University and Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Hannibal LaGrange University (82% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $20,800 more per year than Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $35,500)
- Hannibal LaGrange University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hannibal-LaGrange University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/