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Overview |
LaGrange College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
LaGrange College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than LaGrange College for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $32,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than LaGrange College ($33,952.00 vs. $32,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than LaGrange College ($18,701 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 2.2% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($12,264 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 11.3% larger than aid received LaGrange College ($28,392 vs. $25,519)
LaGrange College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 134 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (48% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $1,300 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/