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Overview |
Laurel University | JCSU | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Laurel University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $331 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Laurel University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at JCSU than Laurel University ($17,474.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than JCSU ($19,269 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 30.7% lower than costs at Laurel University ($7,100 vs. $9,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Johnson C Smith University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 107.8% larger than aid received Laurel University ($12,911 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Laurel University (894) is 98 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at JCSU (2.48)
Laurel University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $8,600 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $30,300)
- Laurel University students graduate with a $4,081 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,969 vs. $32,050)
- Laurel University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($289 vs. $331)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/