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Overview |
EC | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
EC | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $363 |
Diversity |
EC | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 46% | ||
Campus |
EC | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chowan University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Chowan University?
- Elmira College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at EC than Chowan University ($35,270.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than EC ($17,334 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 38.7% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,650 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 31.6% larger than aid received Chowan University ($27,091 vs. $20,580)
EC vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or EC .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
EC vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Chowan University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $34,600)
- Elmira College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- EC graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/