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Overview |
LaGrange College | WKU | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LaGrange College | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or WKU?
- LaGrange College is 195.2% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at LaGrange College than Western Kentucky University ($32,800.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than LaGrange College ($12,625 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 13.2% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($11,072 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 148.7% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($25,519 vs. $10,260)
LaGrange College vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 35 points higher than at LaGrange College (1012)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LaGrange College (22)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or WKU? 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 WKU and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than LaGrange College (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $7,400 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/