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Overview |
Brevard College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 759 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,220 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,027 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,206 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 880 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1155 | 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 |
Brevard College | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $363 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Brevard College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Brevard 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
- Chowan University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 759 students)
Brevard College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Chowan University?
- Brevard College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Brevard College than Chowan University ($28,400.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Brevard College ($17,334 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 28.5% lower than costs at Brevard College ($9,650 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Brevard College ($20,580 vs. $20,027)
Brevard College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Brevard College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Brevard College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Brevard College is higher than Chowan University (35% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $10,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,150)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($258 vs. $363)
- More Brevard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/