Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Shaw University JCSU| Laurel University | Saint Augustines College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Laurel University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Laurel University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $10,968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Laurel University | St. Augustine's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/940 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Laurel University | St. Augustine's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Laurel University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $357 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | St. Augustine's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Laurel University | St. Augustine's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | - | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 30% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| 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
- Saint Augustines College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,108 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or St. Augustine's College?
- Saint Augustines College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($10,968.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at St. Augustine's College than Laurel University ($10,968.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than St. Augustine's College ($19,269 vs. $20,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 3.8% lower than costs at Laurel University ($8,942 vs. $9,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Saint Augustines College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Augustines College students is 89.5% larger than aid received Laurel University ($11,769 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Laurel University (894) is 153 points higher than at St. Augustine's College (741)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at St. Augustine's College (15)
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at St. Augustine's College (2.5)
Laurel University vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's College and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Saint Augustines College (60% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $10,600 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $28,300)
- Laurel University students graduate with a $6,651 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($27,969 vs. $34,620)
- Laurel University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($289 vs. $357)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Augustine's College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/