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Overview |
The Sage Colleges | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,159 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sage.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Sage Colleges | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,851 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,851 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,543 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,456 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,982 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
The Sage Colleges | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
The Sage Colleges | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Sage Colleges | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $363 |
Diversity |
The Sage Colleges | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
The Sage Colleges | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 46% | ||
Campus |
The Sage Colleges | 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
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 886 students)
The Sage Colleges vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Sage Colleges or Chowan University?
- The Sage Colleges is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($33,851.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at The Sage Colleges than Chowan University ($33,851.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than The Sage Colleges ($17,334 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 40.3% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($9,650 vs. $13,543)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Sage Colleges students is 36% larger than aid received Chowan University ($27,982 vs. $20,580)
The Sage Colleges vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Sage Colleges or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or The Sage Colleges .
- Accepted freshman The Sage Colleges students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
The Sage Colleges vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges.
- The graduation rate at The Sage Colleges is higher than Chowan University (58% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from The Sage Colleges earn on average $8,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $34,600)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $11,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $35,150)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($240 vs. $363)
- More The Sage Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/