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Overview |
Chowan University | Ship | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 708 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,110 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,110 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,710 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,845 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,026 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,360 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,708 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 880/1145 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chowan University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 708 students)
Chowan University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Ship?
- Chowan University is 183.3% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($27,110.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.2% higher at Chowan University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,110.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Ship ($15,845 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 33.4% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,710 vs. $12,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 270.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,026 vs. $5,951)
Chowan University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 206 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Ship students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
Chowan University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Ship? 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 Ship and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Chowan University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $12,600 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $34,600)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $10,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,150)
- Ship graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($258 vs. $363)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/