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Overview |
Chowan University | RU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Chowan University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $237 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chowan University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or RU?
- Chowan University is 217.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Chowan University than Radford University ($25,880.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Chowan University ($17,105 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 9.5% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,650 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 111.4% larger than aid received Radford University ($20,580 vs. $9,733)
Chowan University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Chowan University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or RU? 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 RU and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Chowan University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,600)
- Radford University students graduate with a $12,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $35,150)
- RU graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($237 vs. $363)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/