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Overview |
Augustana | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 880/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $363 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Augustana | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 886 students)
Augustana vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Chowan University?
- Augustana College is 84.6% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Augustana than Chowan University ($47,766.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Augustana ($17,334 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 22.1% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,650 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 69.8% larger than aid received Chowan University ($34,946 vs. $20,580)
Augustana vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Chowan University (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $20,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $34,600)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Augustana graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/