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Overview |
Chowan University | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 920/1150 | ||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $276 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Chowan University | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Erskine College | ||
| 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
- Erskine College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Erskine College than Chowan University ($34,435.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Erskine College ($17,334 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 29% lower than costs at Erskine College ($9,650 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 22.3% larger than aid received Erskine College ($20,580 vs. $16,834)
Chowan University vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Erskine College (993) is 220 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Erskine College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Chowan University vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Erskine College? 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 Erskine College and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Chowan University (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $34,600)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $8,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,750 vs. $35,150)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($276 vs. $363)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/