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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| Chowan University | East Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | ECU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Chowan University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 1020/1170 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $256 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or ECU?
- Chowan University is 481.3% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Chowan University than East Carolina University ($25,880.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Chowan University ($14,410 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 12.1% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($9,650 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 128.2% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($20,580 vs. $9,020)
Chowan University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 280 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming ECU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or ECU? 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 ECU and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Chowan University (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $34,600)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $10,362 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $35,150)
- ECU graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($256 vs. $363)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/