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Shaw University Wesleyan University ECU UAPB| Philander Smith College | Chowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | 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 | 3.04 | 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 |
PSC | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $363 |
Diversity |
PSC | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 46% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 119.2% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.2% higher at Chowan University than Philander Smith College ($25,880.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Chowan University ($15,634 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 17% lower than costs at Chowan University ($8,250 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 99.5% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($20,580 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
PSC vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Chowan University (31% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $7,800 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $26,800)
- Philander Smith College students graduate with a $4,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $35,150)
- PSC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($320 vs. $363)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/