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Overview |
LaGrange College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
LaGrange College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (1,052 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- LaGrange College is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at LaGrange College than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($32,800.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than LaGrange College ($13,591 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 45.7% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($8,600 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($25,519 vs. $22,442)
LaGrange College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 7 points higher than at LaGrange College (1012)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LaGrange College (3.49)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (60.7%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or Tennessee 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LaGrange College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/