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Overview |
Laurel University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Laurel University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 830 | ||
| Admitted | - | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Laurel University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $248 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Laurel University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Laurel University is 33.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Laurel University ($19,584.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Laurel University ($9,529 vs. $19,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 25.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,280 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Laurel University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 42.1% larger than aid received Laurel University ($8,830 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 88 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Laurel University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (60% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $11,700 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,900)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,968 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,969)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($248 vs. $289)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/