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Overview |
Chipola | LaGrange College | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Lagrange, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | lagrange.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | LaGrange College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $32,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $32,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $12,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $21,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Chipola | LaGrange College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Chipola | LaGrange College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | LaGrange College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Chipola | LaGrange College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chipola | LaGrange College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | LaGrange College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chipola College is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 679 students)
Chipola vs. LaGrange College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or LaGrange College?
- LaGrange College is 1,286.9% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300.2% higher at LaGrange College than Chipola College ($32,800.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than LaGrange College ($3,316 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 174.8% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($4,560 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Chipola College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 303% larger than aid received Chipola College ($25,519 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or LaGrange College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LaGrange College or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. LaGrange College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $33,000)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/