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Overview |
Chowan University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $332 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chowan University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Claflin 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Claflin University?
- Chowan University is 57.1% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Chowan University than Claflin University ($25,880.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Claflin University ($17,334 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 1.8% lower than costs at Chowan University ($9,480 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 50.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($20,580 vs. $13,707)
Chowan University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Claflin University (815) is 42 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Claflin University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Claflin University (78%)
Chowan University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Chowan University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $30,700)
- Claflin University students graduate with a $2,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($32,184 vs. $35,150)
- Claflin University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($332 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/