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Overview |
Alabama State | LaGrange College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Lagrange, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | lagrange.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | LaGrange College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $32,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $32,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $12,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $21,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | LaGrange College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 980/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | LaGrange College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | LaGrange College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | LaGrange College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | LaGrange College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | LaGrange College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 679 students)
Alabama State vs. LaGrange College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or LaGrange College?
- LaGrange College is 293.9% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.9% higher at LaGrange College than Alabama State University ($32,800.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than LaGrange College ($13,176 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 107.1% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($6,050 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 154.5% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($25,519 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. LaGrange College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or LaGrange College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LaGrange College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 168 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
Alabama State vs. LaGrange College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or LaGrange College? 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 LaGrange College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Alabama State University (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $29,500)
- LaGrange College students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- LaGrange College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/