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Overview |
Chowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $289 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 84.1% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Chowan University ($47,640.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Saint Michael's College ($17,334 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 55.4% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($9,650 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 80.6% larger than aid received Chowan University ($37,162 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Chowan University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Chowan University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Chowan University (82% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $34,600)
- Saint Michael's College students graduate with a $7,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $35,150)
- Saint Michael's College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($289 vs. $363)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/