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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| LaGrange College | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LaGrange College | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Lagrange, GA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 679 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagrange.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
LaGrange College | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,530 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,557 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,519 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
LaGrange College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,414 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 836 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1123 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LaGrange College | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LaGrange College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LaGrange College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LaGrange College | Winthrop University | ||
| 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
- Winthrop University is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 679 students)
LaGrange College vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LaGrange College or Winthrop University?
- LaGrange College is 114.3% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at LaGrange College than Winthrop University ($32,800.00 vs. $29,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than LaGrange College ($17,008 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 19.5% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($10,488 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than Winthrop University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 96.9% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($25,519 vs. $12,961)
LaGrange College vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LaGrange College or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or LaGrange College .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 32 points higher than at LaGrange College (1012)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LaGrange College (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at LaGrange College (3.49)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
LaGrange College vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LaGrange College or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and LaGrange College.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than LaGrange College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $39,500)
- Winthrop University and LaGrange College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Winthrop University and LaGrange College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/