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Overview |
Chowan University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #991 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 928/1103 | ||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Chowan University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Newberry 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
- Newberry College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,312 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Newberry College than Chowan University ($26,350.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Newberry College ($17,334 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 24.4% lower than costs at Newberry College ($9,650 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Chowan University ($24,108 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Newberry College (958) is 185 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Newberry College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Newberry College (75.3%)
Chowan University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Chowan University (35% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $100 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $34,600)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/