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Overview |
Chowan University | Temple | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.46 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chowan University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Chowan University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Temple?
- Chowan University is 28% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Temple than Chowan University ($34,684.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Temple ($17,334 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 62.2% lower than costs at Temple University ($9,650 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 77.8% larger than aid received Temple University ($20,580 vs. $11,575)
Chowan University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Chowan University .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Temple (79.7%)
Chowan University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Temple? 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 Temple and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Chowan University (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $34,600)
- Temple University students graduate with a $9,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,150)
- Temple graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($268 vs. $363)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/