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TU UMES UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Salisbury| University of Baltimore | Laurel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 158 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
UB | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | - | ||
| Admitted | 134 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
UB | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $289 |
Diversity |
UB | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UB | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
UB | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 158 students)
UB vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Laurel University?
- Laurel University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at UB than Laurel University ($20,746.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Laurel University ($18,122 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 108.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,280 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than University of Baltimore (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 21.4% larger than aid received Laurel University ($7,544 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 78 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming UB students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at UB (2.89)
UB vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $21,700 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $38,900)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $6,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,969)
- UB graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($222 vs. $289)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/