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Overview |
Laurel University | F&M | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Laurel University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $227 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Laurel University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | - | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 53% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 525.3% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 525.3% higher at F&M than Laurel University ($65,652.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than F&M ($19,269 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 62.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,280 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Franklin and Marshall College (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 691.6% larger than aid received Laurel University ($49,177 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Laurel University .
Laurel University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or F&M? 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 F&M and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Laurel University (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $23,000 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $38,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,969)
- F&M graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($227 vs. $289)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/