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Overview |
ASU | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $27,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $27,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $9,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $15,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $22,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 2,360 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 1,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 880/1145 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $363 |
Diversity |
ASU | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 708 students)
ASU vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 539.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($27,110.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Chowan University than Appalachian State University ($27,110.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Chowan University ($14,712 vs. $15,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 26.2% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($9,710 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 186.9% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($22,026 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 384 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming ASU students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
ASU vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Chowan University (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $34,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $14,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $35,150)
- ASU graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($211 vs. $363)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/