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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University Piedmont College SCAD| LaGrange College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LaGrange College | CSU | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
LaGrange College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or CSU?
- LaGrange College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at LaGrange College than Charleston Southern University ($32,800.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than LaGrange College ($17,536 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 11.4% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($11,250 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 3.5% larger than aid received LaGrange College ($26,417 vs. $25,519)
LaGrange College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 18 points higher than at LaGrange College (1012)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LaGrange College (22)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or CSU? 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 CSU and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Charleston Southern University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $4,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and LaGrange College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University 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 CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/