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Overview |
Howard | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Howard | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | - | ||
Campus |
Howard | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 158 students)
Howard vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Laurel University?
- Howard University is 191.3% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.3% higher at Howard than Laurel University ($30,584.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Howard ($19,269 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 71.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($9,280 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Laurel University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 223% larger than aid received Laurel University ($20,063 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 211 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Howard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Howard vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Laurel University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $38,900)
- Howard University students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- Howard graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/