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RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University| Laurel University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Laurel University | MBC | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Laurel University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | |||
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Academics |
Laurel University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Laurel University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 22% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 201.1% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.1% higher at MBC than Laurel University ($31,611.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Laurel University ($18,746 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 11.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,280 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 292.6% larger than aid received Laurel University ($24,389 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 115 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or MBC? 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 MBC and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $500 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- MBC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/