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Overview |
Chowan University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chowan University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Misericordia 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.8% higher at Misericordia University than Chowan University ($34,100.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Misericordia University ($17,334 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 53.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($9,650 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Chowan University ($23,008 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 296 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Chowan University (64% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $34,600)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Misericordia University 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/