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Overview |
LaGrange College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
LaGrange College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- LaGrange College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (679 students vs. 650 students)
LaGrange College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or D&E College?
- LaGrange College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at LaGrange College than Davis & Elkins College ($32,800.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than LaGrange College ($20,126 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 23.8% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($10,125 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 1.6% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($25,519 vs. $25,119)
LaGrange College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 84 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or D&E 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 D&E College and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $7,000 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/