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Overview |
U of R | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
U of R | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
U of R | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $363 |
Diversity |
U of R | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
U of R | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 46% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 886 students)
U of R vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Chowan University?
- University of Rochester is 134% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134% higher at U of R than Chowan University ($60,550.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than U of R ($17,334 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 88.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($9,650 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 93% larger than aid received Chowan University ($39,715 vs. $20,580)
U of R vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Chowan University (83% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $36,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $34,600)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $10,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $35,150)
- U of R graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($253 vs. $363)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/