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Overview |
Laurel University | WVSU | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Laurel University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $240 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Laurel University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or WVSU?
- Laurel University is 29.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at WVSU than Laurel University ($13,810.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Laurel University ($11,684 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 31.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,280 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than West Virginia State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 52.6% larger than aid received Laurel University ($9,482 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 33 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Laurel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than West Virginia State University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Laurel University earn on average $6,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($38,900 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $4,719 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,969)
- WVSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More Laurel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/