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F&M Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| Laurel University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Laurel University | W&J | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Laurel University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Laurel University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 372.5% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 372.5% higher at W&J than Laurel University ($49,612.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than W&J ($19,269 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 45.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,280 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 527.2% larger than aid received Laurel University ($38,963 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Laurel University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or W&J? 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 W&J and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Laurel University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- W&J graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/