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Overview |
Chowan University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $277 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chowan University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Penn State Berks?
- Chowan University is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Chowan University than Penn State Berks ($25,880.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Penn State Berks ($17,334 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 48.5% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($9,650 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 141.3% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($20,580 vs. $8,528)
Chowan University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Berks (978) is 205 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Penn State Berks students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Chowan University (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $20,700 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,600)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $8,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $35,150)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($277 vs. $363)
- More Penn State Berks 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/