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Temple Point Park University CalArts Shaw University Wesleyan University Pace University-New York ECU PAFA UNCSA| Chowan University | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | UArts | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | UArts | ||
| 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
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 96.9% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.9% higher at UArts than Chowan University ($50,950.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than UArts ($17,334 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 86% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($9,650 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 23.7% larger than aid received Chowan University ($25,460 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 272 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming UArts students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UArts (80%)
Chowan University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or UArts? 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 UArts and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Chowan University (62% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $100 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- UArts graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/