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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Louisiana College| Laurel University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Laurel University | TC | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 61% |
Admission |
Laurel University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | |||
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Academics |
Laurel University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $320 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Laurel University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (642 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or TC?
- Laurel University is 27.9% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Laurel University than Texas College ($10,500.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Laurel University ($11,174 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 10.5% lower than costs at Laurel University ($8,400 vs. $9,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Texas College (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 65.2% larger than aid received Laurel University ($10,263 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Laurel University .
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at TC (2.9)
Laurel University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or TC? 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 TC and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Texas College (60% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $11,100 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $27,800)
- Laurel University students graduate with a $3,031 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($27,969 vs. $31,000)
- Laurel University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($289 vs. $320)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/