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Overview |
Whittier College | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $289 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Whittier College | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whittier College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 158 students)
Whittier College vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Laurel University?
- Whittier College is 365.9% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 365.9% higher at Whittier College than Laurel University ($48,924.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Whittier College ($19,269 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 68.4% lower than costs at Whittier College ($9,280 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 457.4% larger than aid received Laurel University ($34,623 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 163 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Whittier College vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Laurel 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 Laurel University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Whittier College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,900)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,969)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($263 vs. $289)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/