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Overview |
Coppin | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 158 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Coppin | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Coppin | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $289 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Coppin | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | - | ||
Campus |
Coppin | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coppin State University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 158 students)
Coppin vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Laurel University?
- Laurel University is 117.1% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Coppin than Laurel University ($11,492.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Laurel University ($8,562 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 26.6% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($9,280 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 110.8% larger than aid received Laurel University ($13,097 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Laurel University (894) is 6 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Coppin (2.62)
Coppin vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Coppin State University (60% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $600 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $5,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,969)
- Coppin graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin 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/