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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| LaGrange College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LaGrange College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LaGrange College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 77% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 86% more expensive to attend than LaGrange College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $32,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at Wake Forest than LaGrange College ($61,012.00 vs. $32,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LaGrange College than Wake Forest ($21,557 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LaGrange College are 32.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,530 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 112.5% larger than aid received LaGrange College ($54,233 vs. $25,519)
LaGrange College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or LaGrange College .
- LaGrange College has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
LaGrange College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than LaGrange College (88% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $32,700 more per year than LaGrange College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $44,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LaGrange College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/