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Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State Altoona JMU Penn State Penn State York Penn State Abington Rowan University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Ohio University UB Penn State Berks City College of New York| Chowan University | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Chowan University is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($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 Harrisburg ($17,334 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 55.2% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($9,650 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 131.7% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($20,580 vs. $8,882)
Chowan University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 270 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Chowan University (63% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $20,700 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $34,600)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $8,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $35,150)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($277 vs. $363)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/