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Overview |
Albion College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $27,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $27,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $9,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $15,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $22,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 2,360 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 1,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 880/1145 | ||
| 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 |
Albion College | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $363 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Albion College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | 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
- Albion College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 708 students)
Albion College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Chowan University?
- Albion College is 103.7% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.7% higher at Albion College than Chowan University ($55,226.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Albion College ($15,845 vs. $18,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 29.5% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,710 vs. $12,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 128.6% larger than aid received Chowan University ($50,344 vs. $22,026)
Albion College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 331 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
Albion College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Chowan University (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $21,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $34,600)
- Albion College students graduate with a $7,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,200 vs. $35,150)
- Albion College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($281 vs. $363)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/