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Overview |
SFC | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 880/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SFC | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $363 |
Diversity |
SFC | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
SFC | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 46% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 886 students)
SFC vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Chowan University?
- St. Francis College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at SFC than Chowan University ($27,188.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than SFC ($17,334 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 86.5% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($9,650 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 19% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($20,580 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or SFC .
- The average SAT score at St. Francis College (909) is 136 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming SFC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman SFC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than SFC (84.3%)
SFC vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Chowan University (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $34,600)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $10,725 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $35,150)
- SFC graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($252 vs. $363)
- More SFC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/