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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University Piedmont College FGCU| Jacksonville University | LaGrange College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | LaGrange College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Lagrange, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 679 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | lagrange.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | LaGrange College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $32,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $32,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $21,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | LaGrange College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 980/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
JU | LaGrange College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | LaGrange College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | LaGrange College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
JU | LaGrange College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
JU | LaGrange College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 679 students)
JU vs. LaGrange College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or LaGrange College?
- Jacksonville University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than LaGrange College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $32,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at JU than LaGrange College ($43,520.00 vs. $32,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LaGrange College than JU ($21,557 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LaGrange College are 27.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,530 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 25.3% larger than aid received LaGrange College ($31,988 vs. $25,519)
JU vs. LaGrange College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or LaGrange College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LaGrange College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at LaGrange College (3.49)
- LaGrange College has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. LaGrange College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Jacksonville University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $10,300 more per year than LaGrange College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $44,500)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/