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Overview |
Earlham | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Earlham | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $363 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Earlham | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chowan University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Chowan University?
- Earlham College is 90.2% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Earlham than Chowan University ($49,218.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Earlham ($17,334 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 29% lower than costs at Earlham College ($9,650 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 81.3% larger than aid received Chowan University ($37,303 vs. $20,580)
Earlham vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham 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 Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Chowan University (66% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Earlham College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,600)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $9,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,150)
- Earlham graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($268 vs. $363)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/