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Overview |
Rust College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rust College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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 |
Rust College | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $363 |
Diversity |
Rust College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Rust College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 161.4% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.4% higher at Chowan University than Rust College ($25,880.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Chowan University ($8,151 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 85.6% lower than costs at Chowan University ($5,200 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Rust College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 140.7% larger than aid received Rust College ($20,580 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Rust College .
- The average SAT score at Rust College (780) is 7 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Rust College students have at the same average ACT score (16) as students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Chowan University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Rust College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust College 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at Chowan University is higher than Rust College (30% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $25,100)
- Rust College students graduate with a $7,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,837 vs. $35,150)
- Rust College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($287 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/