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University of Lynchburg St. Andrews University Sweet Briar College Berry College Longwood University SU JMU GWU Spelman Carson-Newman College| Laurel University | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Laurel University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Laurel University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Laurel University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 39% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 228.6% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Laurel University ($34,500.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Emory and Henry College ($19,269 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 48.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,280 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 409.4% larger than aid received Laurel University ($31,643 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 86 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Laurel University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Emory and Henry College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,900)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/