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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Huntingdon College | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $289 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | - | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Huntingdon College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (817 students vs. 158 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Laurel University?
- Huntingdon College is 155.7% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($26,850.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.7% higher at Huntingdon College than Laurel University ($26,850.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Huntingdon College ($19,269 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 16.1% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($9,280 vs. $10,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntingdon College students is 157.9% larger than aid received Laurel University ($16,020 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is 98 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Huntingdon College vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Huntingdon College (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,900)
- Huntingdon College students graduate with a $1,492 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($26,477 vs. $27,969)
- Huntingdon College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($273 vs. $289)
- More Huntingdon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/