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Overview |
Laurel University | VSU | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Laurel University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Laurel University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $305 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Laurel University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or VSU?
- Laurel University is 89.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at VSU than Laurel University ($16,542.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Laurel University ($15,773 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 24.4% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,280 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Virginia State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 85.1% larger than aid received Laurel University ($11,498 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Laurel University (894) is 37 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at VSU (2.85)
Laurel University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or VSU? 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 VSU and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Virginia State University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $2,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $36,700)
- Laurel University students graduate with a $1,531 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,969 vs. $29,500)
- Laurel University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($289 vs. $305)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/