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Overview |
LaGrange College | BAC | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 28% |
Students |
LaGrange College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or BAC?
- LaGrange College is 77.3% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at LaGrange College than Belmont Abbey College ($32,800.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LaGrange College than BAC ($21,557 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont Abbey College are 7.5% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($11,658 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 175.4% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($25,519 vs. $9,266)
LaGrange College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 9 points higher than at LaGrange College (1012)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or BAC? 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 BAC and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $2,600 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,900)
- Belmont Abbey College and LaGrange College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont Abbey College and LaGrange College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/