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Overview |
Chowan University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Chowan University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chowan University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $299 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or NCAT?
- Chowan University is 631.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Chowan University than North Carolina A & T State University ($25,880.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Chowan University ($9,189 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Chowan University ($9,179 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 104.1% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($20,580 vs. $10,082)
Chowan University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina A & T State University (910) is 137 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming NCAT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Chowan University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Chowan University (41% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $34,600)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $6,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $35,150)
- NCAT graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($299 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/