by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a HLGU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how HLGU measures up.
HLGU is ranked #2,060 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Missouri, it ranks #50 of 74 for value.
Among the majors HLGU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Interior Design Management | #70 of 112 |
| Business Administration / Management | #105 of 138 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #181 of 252 |
| Teacher Education | #282 of 404 |
| Early Childhood Education | #347 of 446 |
| Elementary Education | #487 of 681 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #558 of 789 |
| Education | #674 of 960 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #674 of 960 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #775 of 1,232 |
Read the full HLGU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Hannibal-LaGrange University is ranked #55 out of #82 in Missouri for quality and #50 out of #74 for Missouri value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the HLGU financial aid page to be sure.
Hannibal-LaGrange University is ranked #2,060 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Hannibal-LaGrange University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at HLGU costs about $26,067. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $104,269 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $40,888 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,814 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $26,067 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $104,269 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the HLGU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What HLGU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a HLGU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $163,552 | — | — |
| All Students | $104,269 | #2,060 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $91,256 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $163,552 | — | — |
| All Students | $104,269 | #50 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $91,256 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at HLGU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,571 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,221 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,304 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,094 |
| Over $110K | $23,435 |
About 82% of HLGU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,330 per year. Get more details on the HLGU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average HLGU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.