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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Shaw University Wesleyan University ECU Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Chowan University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | CHC | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Chowan University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $273 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Chowan University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | CHC | ||
| 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
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at CHC than Chowan University ($38,950.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than CHC ($17,334 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 24.4% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,650 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 42.3% larger than aid received Chowan University ($29,288 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 193 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming CHC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or CHC? 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 CHC and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Chowan University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $34,600)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $8,669 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $35,150)
- CHC graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($273 vs. $363)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/