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Xavier University of Louisiana Southern University and A & M College GCSC Alabama State Dillard University| Chipola College | Southern University at New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | SUNO | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Chipola | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 928 | ||
| Admitted | - | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chipola | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $251 |
Diversity |
Chipola | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Chipola | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | SUNO | ||
| 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
- Southern University at New Orleans is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or SUNO?
- Southern University at New Orleans is 89.6% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($4,484.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at SUNO than Chipola College ($13,384.00 vs. $8,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than SUNO ($3,316 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 107.9% lower than costs at Southern University at New Orleans ($4,560 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chipola College than Southern University at New Orleans (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 51% larger than aid received Chipola College ($9,560 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Chipola students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (2.5) than students at SUNO (2.4)
Chipola vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola or SUNO? 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 SUNO and Chipola.
- Graduates from Chipola College earn on average $1,400 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $31,600)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/