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	494	2,028
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#505
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)	$24,000	$35,950
Tuition (Out of State)	$24,000	$35,950
Room & Board	$9,400	$13,399
Avg Net Price	$20,537	$20,612
Avg Grant Aid	$16,439	$30,231
% Receiving Grant Aid	76%	98%

Admission	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	228	6,649
Admitted	153	4,413
Acceptance Rate	67.1%	66.4%
Enrolled %	45.8%	10.1%
Avg High School GPA	-	3.3
Typical High School Grades	-	B+
Admissions Standards	Average	Challenging
Applicant Competition	Low	Low
ACT Range	17/25	20/26
SAT Range	1067/1315	1010/1320
Submit Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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Academics	Hannibal-LaGrange University	Caldwell University
Student to Faculty Ratio	11:1	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	49%	34%
% Women	51%	66%
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 (2,028 students vs. 494 students)

Hannibal-LaGrange University vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison

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

• Caldwell University is 49.8% more expensive to attend than Hannibal-LaGrange University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $24,000.00)
• Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Caldwell University than Hannibal LaGrange University ($35,950.00 vs. $24,000.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hannibal LaGrange University than Caldwell University ($20,537 vs. $20,612)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hannibal LaGrange University are 42.5% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($9,400 vs. $13,399)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Hannibal LaGrange University (98% vs. 76%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 83.9% larger than aid received Hannibal LaGrange University ($30,231 vs. $16,439)

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 .

• Hannibal-LaGrange University has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)

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/