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Overview |
Chowan University | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 996/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Chowan University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Alvernia University than Chowan University ($39,100.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Alvernia University ($17,334 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 45.4% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($9,650 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Chowan University ($25,757 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 225 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Chowan University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Chowan University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,600)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/