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Overview |
Chowan University | Allen University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chowan University | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $383 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chowan University | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chowan University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 657 students)
Chowan University vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Allen University?
- Chowan University is 106.4% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.4% higher at Chowan University than Allen University ($25,880.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Chowan University ($13,774 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 12.4% lower than costs at Chowan University ($8,584 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 82.6% larger than aid received Allen University ($20,580 vs. $11,268)
Chowan University vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Chowan University .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Chowan University vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Allen 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 Allen University and Chowan University.
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $24,300)
- Chowan University students graduate with a $1,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($35,150 vs. $37,119)
- Chowan University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($363 vs. $383)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/