Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
F&M Gettysburg College Union College Muhlenberg College Lafayette College Denison Skidmore College Connecticut College Bucknell Ithaca College Clark University Loyola University Maryland| Chowan University | Dickinson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Chowan University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Chowan University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $60,776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chowan University | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Chowan University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $217 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | Dickinson College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 134.8% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.8% higher at Dickinson College than Chowan University ($60,776.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Dickinson College ($17,334 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 65.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,650 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 92.2% larger than aid received Chowan University ($39,554 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Chowan University .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Chowan University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Chowan University (84% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $27,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $34,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $14,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $35,150)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($217 vs. $363)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/