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Overview |
Shorter | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Hannibal, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | hlg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $20,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $16,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Shorter | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 228 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 67.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 45.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1067/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $193 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Hannibal-LaGrange University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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
- Shorter University is larger than than Hannibal-LaGrange University based on total student enrollment (1,515 students vs. 494 students)
Shorter vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Hannibal-LaGrange University?
- Hannibal LaGrange University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($24,000.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Hannibal-LaGrange University than Shorter University ($24,000.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Hannibal-LaGrange University ($13,490 vs. $20,537)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hannibal LaGrange University are 0% lower than costs at Shorter University ($9,400 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Hannibal LaGrange University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 22% larger than aid received Hannibal LaGrange University ($20,057 vs. $16,439)
Shorter vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Hannibal-LaGrange University (67.1%)
Shorter vs. Hannibal-LaGrange University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Hannibal LaGrange University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $35,500)
- Hannibal LaGrange University students graduate with a $9,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($18,750 vs. $28,418)
- Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($193 vs. $293)
- More Hannibal-LaGrange University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/