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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman FAU FIU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | LaGrange College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | LaGrange College | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Lagrange, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | lagrange.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | LaGrange College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $32,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $32,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $12,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $21,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | LaGrange College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 980/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | LaGrange College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | LaGrange College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | LaGrange College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | LaGrange College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | LaGrange College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 679 students)
Florida A&M vs. LaGrange College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or LaGrange College?
- LaGrange College is 940.6% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at LaGrange College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($32,800.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than LaGrange College ($11,583 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 7.6% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($11,644 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 109.3% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($25,519 vs. $12,191)
Florida A&M vs. LaGrange College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or LaGrange College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LaGrange College or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 46 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at LaGrange College (3.49)
- LaGrange College has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. LaGrange College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M or LaGrange College? 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 LaGrange College and Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $900 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,600)
- LaGrange College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- LaGrange College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/