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UT Martin Piedmont College Huntingdon College Union University University of West Georgia| LaGrange College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LaGrange College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
LaGrange College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Bethel | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Bethel?
- LaGrange College is 102.2% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at LaGrange College than Bethel University ($32,800.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than LaGrange College ($13,858 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LaGrange College are 7.3% lower than costs at Bethel University ($12,530 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 90.5% larger than aid received Bethel University ($25,519 vs. $13,396)
LaGrange College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 84 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at LaGrange College (3.49)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or Bethel? 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 Bethel and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Bethel University (48% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,700)
- LaGrange College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- LaGrange College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/