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Overview |
LaGrange College | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LaGrange College | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or USC Aiken?
- LaGrange College is 215.4% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at LaGrange College than University of South Carolina Aiken ($32,800.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than LaGrange College ($11,872 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 49.6% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($8,376 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 158% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($25,519 vs. $9,891)
LaGrange College vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 36 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $4,900 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/