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Overview |
Salisbury | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $363 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 886 students)
Salisbury vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 242.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Chowan University than Salisbury University ($25,880.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Salisbury ($17,334 vs. $19,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 34.6% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,650 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 197.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($20,580 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Salisbury vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Chowan University (67% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $34,600)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $14,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $35,150)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($208 vs. $363)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/