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Overview |
LaGrange College | WSSU | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 830/1050 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LaGrange College | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or WSSU?
- LaGrange College is 864.4% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.3% higher at LaGrange College than Winston Salem State University ($32,800.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than LaGrange College ($14,097 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 11.7% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($11,220 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 205.6% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($25,519 vs. $8,350)
LaGrange College vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 142 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or WSSU? 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 WSSU and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Winston Salem State University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $8,800 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/