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Overview |
Laurel University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Laurel University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Laurel University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Laurel University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 21% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | Wittenberg University | ||
| 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
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 302.5% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.5% higher at Wittenberg University than Laurel University ($42,260.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Wittenberg University ($19,269 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 21.6% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($9,280 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 425.3% larger than aid received Laurel University ($32,632 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Laurel University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Laurel University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,900)
- Wittenberg University students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- Wittenberg University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/