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Overview |
LaGrange College | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LaGrange College | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | McMurry University | ||
| 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
- McMurry University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or McMurry University?
- LaGrange College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at LaGrange College than McMurry University ($32,800.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than LaGrange College ($18,757 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 35.5% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($9,250 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 8.4% larger than aid received McMurry University ($25,519 vs. $23,537)
LaGrange College vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 125 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at LaGrange College (3.49)
- LaGrange College has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
LaGrange College vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or McMurry University? 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 McMurry University and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than McMurry University (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $800 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/