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Talladega College Alabama State| Stillman College | Laurel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $289 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | - | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stillman College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (744 students vs. 158 students)
Stillman College vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Laurel University?
- Laurel University is 10% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Laurel University than Stillman College ($10,500.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Laurel University ($15,574 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 8.3% lower than costs at Stillman College ($9,280 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Stillman College (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 94% larger than aid received Laurel University ($12,049 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Laurel University (894) is 63 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
Stillman College vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College or Laurel University? 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 Laurel University and Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Stillman College (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $29,500)
- Laurel University students graduate with a $6,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($27,969 vs. $34,000)
- Laurel University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($289 vs. $351)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/