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Overview |
Chowan University | W&J | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 91.7% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at W&J than Chowan University ($49,612.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than W&J ($17,334 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 40.1% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,650 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 89.3% larger than aid received Chowan University ($38,963 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Chowan University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or W&J? 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 W&J and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Chowan University (74% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $22,300 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $34,600)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- W&J graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/