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Overview |
Chowan University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Chowan University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Lander University | ||
| 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
- Lander University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Lander University?
- Chowan University is 141.9% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Chowan University than Lander University ($25,880.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Chowan University ($15,524 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 10.9% lower than costs at Lander University ($9,650 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 91.2% larger than aid received Lander University ($20,580 vs. $10,763)
Chowan University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 149 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Lander University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Chowan University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Lander 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 Lander University and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Chowan University (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,600)
- Lander University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Lander University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/