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Overview |
LaGrange College | AU | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LaGrange College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 31% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or AU?
- LaGrange College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at LaGrange College than Anderson University ($32,800.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LaGrange College than AU ($21,557 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 11.6% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($11,230 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Anderson University ($25,519 vs. $24,409)
LaGrange College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 66 points higher than at LaGrange College (1012)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LaGrange College (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at LaGrange College (3.49)
- LaGrange College has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than AU (45.4%)
LaGrange College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or AU? 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 AU and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is the same as at Anderson University (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $7,000 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LaGrange College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/