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Overview |
LaGrange College | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 790/1090 | ||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $361 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LaGrange College | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Tougaloo 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
- LaGrange College is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (679 students vs. 677 students)
LaGrange College vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Tougaloo College?
- LaGrange College is 215.9% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.9% higher at LaGrange College than Tougaloo College ($32,800.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than LaGrange College ($13,718 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 95.8% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($6,400 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Tougaloo College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 171.9% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($25,519 vs. $9,387)
LaGrange College vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 168 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- LaGrange College has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
LaGrange College vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is the same as at Tougaloo College (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $29,600)
- LaGrange College students graduate with a $8,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,004)
- LaGrange College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo 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/