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Overview |
Laurel University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Laurel University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Laurel University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $289 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Laurel University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 77% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 353.7% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.7% higher at Saint Michael's College than Laurel University ($47,640.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Saint Michael's College ($19,269 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 61.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($9,280 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 498.2% larger than aid received Laurel University ($37,162 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Laurel University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Laurel University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $38,900)
- Laurel University students graduate with a $31 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,969 vs. $28,000)
- Saint Michael's College and Laurel University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($289 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/