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Overview |
Chowan University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chowan University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 110.4% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at Susquahanna than Chowan University ($54,440.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Susquahanna ($17,334 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 55% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,650 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 98.8% larger than aid received Chowan University ($40,914 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Chowan University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Chowan University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Chowan University (77% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $22,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $34,600)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/