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Overview |
LaGrange College | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 822 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 908/1120 | ||
| 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 | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LaGrange College | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 62% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | McPherson College | ||
| 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
- McPherson College is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (822 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or McPherson College?
- LaGrange College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than McPherson College for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at LaGrange College than McPherson College ($32,800.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LaGrange College than McPherson College ($21,557 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 26.3% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($9,918 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as McPherson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 16.4% larger than aid received McPherson College ($25,519 vs. $21,916)
LaGrange College vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 72 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- McPherson College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or McPherson 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 McPherson College and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than McPherson College (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $300 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $44,200)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LaGrange College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/