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Overview |
Pitzer | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $363 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pitzer | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 886 students)
Pitzer vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Chowan University?
- Pitzer College is 132.9% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at Pitzer than Chowan University ($60,282.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Pitzer ($17,334 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 105.7% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($9,650 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 92.4% larger than aid received Chowan University ($39,594 vs. $20,580)
Pitzer vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Chowan University (81% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $19,255 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $35,150)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $199 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($164 vs. $363)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/