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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Wesleyan University Lees-McRae College| Chowan University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | JCSU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Chowan University | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $331 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Chowan University | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or JCSU?
- Chowan University is 48.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Chowan University than Johnson C Smith University ($25,880.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than JCSU ($17,334 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 35.9% lower than costs at Chowan University ($7,100 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 59.4% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($20,580 vs. $12,911)
Chowan University vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson C Smith University (796) is 23 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming JCSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Chowan University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Chowan University vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Chowan University (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $4,300 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($32,050 vs. $35,150)
- JCSU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($331 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/