Laredo College vs Prairie View

Are you seeking a higher education experience that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences? Embark on a journey of discovery as we delve into a comprehensive comparison of Laredo College and Prairie View A & M University. With acceptance rates of 100% and 64%, respectively, both institutions welcome students with open arms. While Laredo College predominantly offers associate degrees, Prairie View A & M University boasts a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Explore the nuances of their student demographics, uncover the secrets of their most sought-after majors, and unveil the mysteries behind their graduation rates. Dive into our meticulously crafted comparison table to unearth a treasure trove of insights, empowering you to make an informed decision that paves the way for your academic success.

	Laredo College	Prairie View A & M University
Overview
Location	Laredo, Texas	Prairie View, Texas
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		75.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	77.0%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	840 - 1050
ACT range	N/A	18 - 20
Students submitting SAT score		65.0%
Students submitting ACT score		29.0%
Total number of applicants		6,753
Total number of admissions given out		5,200
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,811
Yield rate		34.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $17,667 Out of state: $18,915	In state: $24,849 Out of state: $40,424
Average net price	$5,780	$14,927
Tuition	In state: $2,400 Out of state: $3,648	In state: $7,387 Out of state: $22,590
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $6,130 Meal plan: $2,969
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $8,332	92.0% Average amount $13,391
Students receiving federal student loan	0.0% Average amount $0	67.0% Average amount $5,195
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $1,769	3.0% Average amount $16,925

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	9,984 Men 42.7% Women 57.3%	8,444 Men 32.1% Women 67.9%
Graduate students	N/A	956 Men 37.1% Women 62.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	2.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	4,808
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Precision Production	Business Health Professions Engineering Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	28:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	36.6%	41.6%
Dropout rate	36.3%	26.5%
Transferred out	12.5%	27.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $66,760 Year 2: $72,369 Year 3: $75,835 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $55,822 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $64,016 Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $21,726 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $42,019 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,114 Year 2: $45,500 Year 3: $36,254 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $26,933 Year 2: $28,055 Year 3: $28,153 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $18,584 Year 2: $22,116 Year 3: $26,630 Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,212 Year 3: $26,402 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $30,461 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $26,036 Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $32,673 Year 2: $20,921 Year 3: $23,199 Marketing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $30,460 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $92,341 Year 2: $90,049 Year 3: $100,710 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,240 Year 2: $70,009 Year 3: $82,296 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,439 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $78,974 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,171 Year 2: $72,891 Year 3: $76,074 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,650 Year 2: $69,757 Year 3: $73,106 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,804 Year 2: $70,009 Year 3: $71,448 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,982 Year 2: $54,109 Year 3: $66,754 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,156 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $57,553 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,531 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $55,574 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,438 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $54,487

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