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Overview |
University of West Alabama | LaGrange College | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Lagrange, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | lagrange.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | LaGrange College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $32,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $32,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $12,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $21,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | LaGrange College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 980/1123 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | LaGrange College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | LaGrange College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | LaGrange College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | LaGrange College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | LaGrange College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than LaGrange College based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 679 students)
University of West Alabama vs. LaGrange College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or LaGrange College?
- LaGrange College is 260.4% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at LaGrange College than University of West Alabama ($32,800.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than LaGrange College ($13,786 vs. $21,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 60.2% lower than costs at LaGrange College ($7,820 vs. $12,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LaGrange College than University of West Alabama (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LaGrange College students is 174.7% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($25,519 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. LaGrange College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or LaGrange College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LaGrange College or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at LaGrange College (1012) is 82 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming LaGrange College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman LaGrange College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than LaGrange College (59.1%)
University of West Alabama vs. LaGrange College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or LaGrange 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 LaGrange College and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at LaGrange College is higher than University of West Alabama (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from LaGrange College earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of West Alabama graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,500)
- University of West Alabama students graduate with a $511 lower median federal student loan debt than LaGrange College graduates. ($26,489 vs. $27,000)
- University of West Alabama graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than LaGrange College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More LaGrange College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/