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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Shaw University| Chowan University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | CSU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 708 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,110 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,110 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,710 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,845 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,026 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Chowan University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,360 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,708 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1145 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Chowan University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 708 students)
Chowan University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at CSU than Chowan University ($30,380.00 vs. $27,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than CSU ($15,845 vs. $21,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 19.4% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,710 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Chowan University ($22,411 vs. $22,026)
Chowan University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 257 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming CSU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
Chowan University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or CSU? 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 CSU and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Chowan University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $34,600)
- Charleston Southern University students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- CSU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/