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Overview |
Laurel University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Laurel University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Laurel University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Laurel University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or PennWest California?
- Laurel University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at PennWest California than Laurel University ($11,574.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 12.2% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,280 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Laurel University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($6,212 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at PennWest California (922) is 28 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than PennWest California (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,600 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,900)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,969)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/