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Overview |
LaGrange College | OU | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Ottawa, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 953 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $11,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $26,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 3,331 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 2,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 860/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
LaGrange College | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | OU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
LaGrange College | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 69% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | OU | ||
| 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
- Ottawa University Ottawa is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (953 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or OU?
- LaGrange College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at LaGrange College than Ottawa University Ottawa ($32,800.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LaGrange College than OU ($21,557 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Ottawa are 5% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($11,934 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as Ottawa University Ottawa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 9.5% larger than aid received Ottawa University Ottawa ($25,519 vs. $23,303)
LaGrange College vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or LaGrange College .
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at OU (3.12)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or OU? 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 OU and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $1,900 more per year than LaGrange College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,500)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($21,875 vs. $27,000)
- OU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/