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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1130/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Lipscomb?
- Agnes Scott College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Agnes Scott College than Lipscomb University ($45,456.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Lipscomb ($24,305 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 4.9% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,375 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 40.4% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($34,267 vs. $24,404)
Agnes Scott College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Lipscomb University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,600)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/