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Overview |
Laurel University | RU | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Laurel University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $237 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Laurel University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or RU?
- Laurel University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.8% higher at RU than Laurel University ($20,246.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Laurel University ($17,105 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 13.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,280 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Radford University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 56.7% larger than aid received Laurel University ($9,733 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Laurel University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or RU? 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 RU and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Radford University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,969)
- RU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($237 vs. $289)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/