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Overview |
Laurel University | Bennington | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Laurel University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Laurel University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Laurel University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | - | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 87% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 477.6% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 477.6% higher at Bennington than Laurel University ($60,648.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Bennington ($19,269 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 90.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($9,280 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 691.7% larger than aid received Laurel University ($49,183 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Laurel University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Laurel University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,969)
- Bennington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/