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Overview |
Chowan University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Chowan University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chowan University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $274 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Chowan University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chowan University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 172 students)
Chowan University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at PAFA than Chowan University ($40,500.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than PAFA ($17,334 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 81.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($9,650 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($20,580 vs. $16,087)
Chowan University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Chowan University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Chowan University (73% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $12,600 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $8,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $35,150)
- PAFA graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($274 vs. $363)
- More PAFA 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/