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Overview |
Chowan University | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chowan University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $299 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chowan University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Allegheny College | ||
| 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 104.6% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Allegheny College than Chowan University ($52,950.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Allegheny College ($17,334 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 43% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($9,650 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 107% larger than aid received Chowan University ($42,599 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Chowan University .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Chowan University vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Chowan University (80% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $20,600 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $34,600)
- Allegheny College students graduate with a $6,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $35,150)
- Allegheny College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($299 vs. $363)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/