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Overview |
Chowan University | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Bluffton University | ||
| 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
- Chowan University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 745 students)
Chowan University vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Bluffton University than Chowan University ($34,716.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Bluffton University ($17,334 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 20.2% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($9,650 vs. $11,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Bluffton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Chowan University ($28,214 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 199 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Chowan University (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $34,600)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/