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LHU Temple Shaw University Wesleyan University ECU Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Chowan University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Chowan University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $222 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Penn College?
- Chowan University is 67.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Chowan University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,880.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Penn College ($17,334 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 25.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,650 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 183.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($20,580 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Chowan University .
- Accepted freshman Penn College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
Chowan University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Penn 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 Penn College and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Chowan University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $9,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $34,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $13,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $35,150)
- Penn College graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($222 vs. $363)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/