Principia College vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University

Comparable Facts

Compare Principia College in Elsah, Illinois with Hannibal LaGrange University in Hannibal, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Hannibal LaGrange University is larger than Principia College based on total student enrollment (499 students vs. 339 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Principia College is located in Elsah, Illinois (Rural Fringe setting); Hannibal LaGrange University is in Hannibal, MO (Remote Town setting).
• Principia College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Hannibal LaGrange University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Principia College 6:1; Hannibal LaGrange University 8:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hannibal LaGrange University are 32.4% lower than at Principia College ($9,400 vs. $13,910).
• Out-of-state tuition is 29% higher at Principia College than at Hannibal LaGrange University (about $7,800 more per year; $34,680 vs. $26,880).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Principia College than at Hannibal LaGrange University (90% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 67% larger than aid received by Hannibal LaGrange University students ($30,402 vs. $18,203).

Admissions details

• Incoming Principia College students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 21) as students at Hannibal-LaGrange University (21).
• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Principia College, test optional at Hannibal-LaGrange University.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.