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Overview |
Laurel University | NCAT | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Laurel University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Laurel University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $299 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Laurel University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or NCAT?
- Laurel University is 196.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at NCAT than Laurel University ($17,050.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Laurel University ($9,189 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Laurel University ($9,179 vs. $9,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than North Carolina A & T State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 62.3% larger than aid received Laurel University ($10,082 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 16 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $800 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $38,100)
- Laurel University students graduate with a $1,031 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,969 vs. $29,000)
- Laurel University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($289 vs. $299)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/