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AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Shaw University Wesleyan University ECU Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Chowan University | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | CCAD | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Chowan University | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | CCAD | ||
| 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
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at CCAD than Chowan University ($37,650.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than CCAD ($17,334 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 14% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($9,650 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 13% larger than aid received Chowan University ($23,246 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Chowan University .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Chowan University (64% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $3,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,600)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- CCAD graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/