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Overview |
Chowan University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Chowan University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $232 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Chowan University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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
- Chowan University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 809 students)
Chowan University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at St. Andrews University than Chowan University ($28,600.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than St. Andrews University ($17,334 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 19% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,650 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 20.9% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($20,580 vs. $17,026)
Chowan University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at St. Andrews University (918) is 145 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming St. Andrews University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Chowan University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Chowan University (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $34,600)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $12,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $35,150)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($232 vs. $363)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/