Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Piedmont College Huntingdon College University of West Georgia| LaGrange College | Macon State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LaGrange College | Macon State | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Macon, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | maconstate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LaGrange College | Macon State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $2,277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $8,411 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $6,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Macon State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 46.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 67.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 2.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 890/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | Macon State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Macon State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Macon State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 54% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 46% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 0% | ||
| % 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 | Macon State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Macon State | ||
| 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 Macon State based on total student enrollment (679 students vs. 0 students)
LaGrange College vs. Macon State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Macon State?
- LaGrange College is 1,340.5% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290% higher at LaGrange College than Macon State College ($32,800.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 85.6% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($6,750 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($25,519 vs. $0)
LaGrange College vs. Macon State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or Macon State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macon State or LaGrange College .
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- LaGrange College has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Macon State (46.9%)
LaGrange College vs. Macon State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or Macon State? 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 Macon State and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Macon State College (48% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/