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Overview |
McMurry | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
McMurry | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $363 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
McMurry | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 46% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | 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 McMurry based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Chowan University?
- MacMurray College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at McMurry than Chowan University ($27,740.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 1.7% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($9,650 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($20,580 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at MacMurray College (922) is 149 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming McMurry students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
McMurry vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry 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 McMurry.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Chowan University (36% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,600)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $9,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,150)
- McMurry graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($268 vs. $363)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/