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Overview |
Laurel University | Reed | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 60% |
Admission |
Laurel University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $165 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Laurel University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | - | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 87% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | Reed | ||
| 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
- Reed College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or Reed?
- Reed College is 513.8% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 513.8% higher at Reed than Laurel University ($64,450.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Reed ($19,269 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 71.9% lower than costs at Reed College ($9,280 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Reed College (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 670.5% larger than aid received Laurel University ($47,864 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 489 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Reed students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or Reed? 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 Reed and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Laurel University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $38,900)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,969)
- Reed graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($165 vs. $289)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/