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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Chowan University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 708 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,110 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,110 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,710 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,845 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,026 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,360 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 1,708 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1145 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Chowan University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 708 students)
Chowan University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Longwood University?
- Chowan University is 213% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($27,110.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Chowan University than Longwood University ($27,110.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Longwood University ($15,845 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 63.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($9,710 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Longwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 102.6% larger than aid received Longwood University ($22,026 vs. $10,869)
Chowan University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 212 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
Chowan University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Chowan University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $34,600)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $10,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,150)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($258 vs. $363)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/