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Overview |
Laurel University | Lander University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Laurel University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Laurel University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | Lander University | ||
| 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
- Lander University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or Lander University?
- Lander University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at Lander University than Laurel University ($20,300.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Laurel University ($15,524 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 15.3% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,280 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 73.3% larger than aid received Laurel University ($10,763 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (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 Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or Lander 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 Lander University and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Lander University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $37,000)
- Lander University students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- Lander University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/