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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| LaGrange College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LaGrange College | VSU | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LaGrange College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or VSU?
- LaGrange College is 650.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at LaGrange College than Valdosta State University ($32,800.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than LaGrange College ($12,836 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 40.4% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($8,922 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 158.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($25,519 vs. $9,875)
LaGrange College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 19 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or VSU? 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 VSU and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Valdosta State University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $4,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/