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Overview |
LaGrange College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,620 | $15,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,620 | $15,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,844 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,564 | $18,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,397 | $11,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,457 | 8,073 | ||
| Admitted | 921 | 5,433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 67.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 6.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 820/1010 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LaGrange College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 34% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (1,731 students vs. 671 students)
LaGrange College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Benedict College?
- LaGrange College is 118.3% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($33,620.00 vs. $15,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.3% higher at LaGrange College than Benedict College ($33,620.00 vs. $15,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than LaGrange College ($18,146 vs. $24,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 83.5% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($7,000 vs. $12,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Benedict College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 98.6% larger than aid received Benedict College ($23,397 vs. $11,780)
LaGrange College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or LaGrange College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than LaGrange College (63.2%)
LaGrange College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Benedict College (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $25,000)
- LaGrange College students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- LaGrange College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/