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RU UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University AUM JMU Shaw University Old Dominion Wesleyan University ECU ETSU Concord University| Chowan University | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Chowan University | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chowan University | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $215 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Chowan University | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or UVa-Wise?
- Chowan University is 328.5% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Chowan University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($25,880.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Chowan University ($9,923 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 23.5% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($9,650 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 43.9% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($20,580 vs. $14,299)
Chowan University vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 169 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming UVa-Wise students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Chowan University vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Chowan University (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $7,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,600)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $14,323 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($20,827 vs. $35,150)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($215 vs. $363)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/