Laurel Business Institute — acceptance rate 86%, tuition $10,680
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Rating Context:
This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (B+)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 79%
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
C
53/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
D
43/100
Prestige
F
29/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
397
Total Enrollment
79%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Laurel Business Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$30,819
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,264
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
69.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
52.4%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 3rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Laurel Business Institute
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Avg rent near campus: $944/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 15468 (9.7% cap, New Salem)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$10,680
$10,680
Financial Aid
85%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
What is the acceptance rate at Laurel Business Institute?
Laurel Business Institute has an acceptance rate of 86%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Laurel Business Institute?
Tuition at Laurel Business Institute is
$10,680 for in-state students
and $10,680 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Laurel Business Institute?
The graduation rate at Laurel Business Institute is 79%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Laurel Business Institute a good school?
Laurel Business Institute has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Laurel Business Institute?
Laurel Business Institute has a total enrollment of 397 students.
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