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Overview |
Thomas University | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 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 |
Thomas University | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $363 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas University | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | 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
- Thomas University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,531 students vs. 886 students)
Thomas University vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 139.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.6% higher at Chowan University than Thomas University ($25,880.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Chowan University ($12,557 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 37.1% lower than costs at Chowan University ($7,040 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Thomas University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 151.7% larger than aid received Thomas University ($20,580 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Thomas University .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Chowan University is higher than Thomas University (30% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $34,600)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $14,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($20,620 vs. $35,150)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($213 vs. $363)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/