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Overview |
Bates | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $363 |
Diversity |
Bates | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 886 students)
Bates vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Chowan University?
- Bates College is 136% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136% higher at Bates than Chowan University ($61,066.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Bates ($17,334 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 78.5% lower than costs at Bates College ($9,650 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 149.8% larger than aid received Chowan University ($51,414 vs. $20,580)
Bates vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Bates .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Chowan University (92% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $41,100 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $34,600)
- Bates College students graduate with a $20,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $35,150)
- Bates graduates are paying $214 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($149 vs. $363)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/