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Overview |
LaGrange College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LaGrange College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Carson-Newman 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Carson-Newman College?
- LaGrange College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at LaGrange College than Carson Newman College ($32,800.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than LaGrange College ($20,111 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 24.1% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($10,097 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($25,519 vs. $24,697)
LaGrange College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 27 points higher than at LaGrange College (1012)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LaGrange College (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at LaGrange College (3.49)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Carson Newman College (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LaGrange College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/