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Overview |
Chowan University | Concord University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $201 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chowan University | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Concord University?
- Chowan University is 203% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Chowan University than Concord University ($25,880.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Chowan University ($8,464 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 4.6% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,650 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 85.1% larger than aid received Concord University ($20,580 vs. $11,120)
Chowan University vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 221 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Concord 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 Concord University and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Chowan University (34% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $15,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $35,150)
- Concord University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($201 vs. $363)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/