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Overview |
Laurel University | Wooster | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Laurel University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Laurel University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Laurel University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | - | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 51% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 443.3% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 443.3% higher at Wooster than Laurel University ($57,050.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Wooster ($19,269 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 45.5% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($9,280 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 581.2% larger than aid received Laurel University ($42,315 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at The College of Wooster (1237) is 343 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Wooster students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Laurel University (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $12,300 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $38,900)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,969)
- Wooster graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/