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Overview |
Chowan University | AU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $277 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or AU?
- Anderson University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at AU than Chowan University ($30,860.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than AU ($17,334 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 16.4% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,650 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Chowan University ($24,409 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 305 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming AU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than AU (45.4%)
Chowan University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or AU? 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 AU and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Chowan University (48% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $34,600)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $8,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $35,150)
- AU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($277 vs. $363)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/