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Overview |
LaGrange College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LaGrange College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Eastern?
- LaGrange College is 243.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at LaGrange College than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,800.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than LaGrange College ($10,806 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 20.9% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($10,360 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 141.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,519 vs. $10,583)
LaGrange College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 16 points higher than at LaGrange College (1012)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or Eastern? 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 Eastern and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/