Hannibal-LaGrange University vs. Caldwell University

Hannibal LaGrange University vs. Caldwell University comparison

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Overview	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
Location	Hannibal, MO	Caldwell, NJ
Setting	Remote Town	Large Suburban
Enrollment	441	1,864
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#485
Religious Affiliation	Southern Baptist	Roman Catholic	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	hlg.edu	caldwell.edu
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Costs	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
Tuition (In State)	$25,200	$37,350
Tuition (Out of State)	$25,200	$37,350
Room & Board	$9,400	$13,774
Avg Net Price	$20,640	$23,071
Avg Grant Aid	$18,289	$30,549
% Receiving Grant Aid	64%	100%

Admission	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	366	7,845
Admitted	215	5,131
Acceptance Rate	58.7%	65.4%
Enrolled %	30.7%	6.7%
Avg High School GPA	-	3.3
Typical High School Grades	-	B+
Admissions Standards	Average	Average
Applicant Competition	Low	Low
ACT Range	17/25	20/26
SAT Range	1067/1315	1010/1320
Submit Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
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Academics	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
Student to Faculty Ratio	7:1	13:1
Popular Majors	Business (31%) Education (20%) Health Professions (11%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (10%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (6%)	Business (20%) Psychology (19%) Social Sciences (11%) Education (9%) Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (9%)
Outcomes	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
Graduation Rate	39%	58%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$35,500	$46,800
Making Student Loan Payments	65%	50%
Median Student Loan Debt	$18,750	$25,750
Median Loan Payment	$193	$266

Diversity	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
% Men	3%	4%
% Women	5%	18%
Racial Diversity	Very Low	Very High
HBCU	No	No
% White	81%	39%
% Black	6%	15%
% Hispanic	2%	18%
% Native American	1%	0%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	2%	0%
% International	7%	6%
% Unknown Race	0%	18%

Students	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
% In-State	83%	71%
% Out-of-State	13%	7%
Campus	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	Yes
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Caldwell University is larger than than Hannibal-LaGrange University based on total student enrollment (1,864 students vs. 441 students)

Hannibal-LaGrange University vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Hannibal-LaGrange University or Caldwell University?

• Caldwell University is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Hannibal-LaGrange University for in-state tuition ($37,350.00 vs. $25,200.00)
• Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Caldwell University than Hannibal LaGrange University ($37,350.00 vs. $25,200.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hannibal LaGrange University than Caldwell University ($20,640 vs. $23,071)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hannibal LaGrange University are 46.5% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($9,400 vs. $13,774)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Hannibal LaGrange University (100% vs. 64%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 67% larger than aid received Hannibal LaGrange University ($30,549 vs. $18,289)

Hannibal-LaGrange University vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Hannibal-LaGrange University or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Hannibal-LaGrange University .

• Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (65.4%) than Hannibal-LaGrange University (58.7%)

Hannibal-LaGrange University vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Hannibal-LaGrange University or Caldwell 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 Caldwell University and Hannibal-LaGrange University.

• The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Hannibal LaGrange University (58% vs. 39%)
• Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $35,500)
• Hannibal LaGrange University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,750)
• Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($193 vs. $266)
• More Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/