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Overview |
Chowan University | Coker | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Chowan University | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $289 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Chowan University | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Coker | ||
| 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
- Coker College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,160 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Coker?
- Coker College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Coker than Chowan University ($30,864.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Coker ($17,334 vs. $19,345)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 2.5% lower than costs at Coker College ($9,650 vs. $9,892)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 24% larger than aid received Chowan University ($25,519 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Coker College (960) is 187 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Coker students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Coker students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Coker? 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 Coker and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Chowan University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Coker College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $34,600)
- Coker College students graduate with a $7,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($28,000 vs. $35,150)
- Coker graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($289 vs. $363)
- More Coker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/