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Overview |
Chowan University | MBC | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.57 | ||
| 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 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Chowan University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Chowan University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at MBC than Chowan University ($31,611.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than MBC ($17,334 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 6.9% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,650 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 18.5% larger than aid received Chowan University ($24,389 vs. $20,580)
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 236 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming MBC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
Chowan University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or MBC? 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 MBC and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Chowan University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $34,600)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- MBC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/