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Old Dominion BC Piedmont College Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg Huntingdon College CNU McDaniel College SU Wingate University| LaGrange College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LaGrange College | VWC | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
LaGrange College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than LaGrange College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $32,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at VWC than LaGrange College ($36,010.00 vs. $32,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LaGrange College than VWC ($21,557 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 13.2% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($11,070 vs. $12,530)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 8% larger than aid received LaGrange College ($27,568 vs. $25,519)
LaGrange College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 30 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or VWC? 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 VWC and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is the same as at Virginia Wesleyan College (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $2,800 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and LaGrange College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and LaGrange College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LaGrange College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/