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Overview |
Laurel University | AU | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Laurel University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $277 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Laurel University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 31% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or AU?
- Anderson University is 193.9% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.9% higher at AU than Laurel University ($30,860.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than AU ($19,269 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 21% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,280 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 292.9% larger than aid received Laurel University ($24,409 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 184 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or AU? 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 AU and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Anderson University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $1,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $1,107 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,969)
- AU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($277 vs. $289)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/