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Overview |
Chowan University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Chowan University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Tusculum College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Tusculum College?
- Tusculum College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($26,558.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Tusculum College than Chowan University ($26,558.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Tusculum College ($17,334 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 4.1% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($9,650 vs. $10,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum College students is 10% larger than aid received Chowan University ($22,630 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Tusculum College (960) is 187 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Tusculum College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Tusculum College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
Chowan University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Tusculum College is higher than Chowan University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $34,600)
- Tusculum College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- Tusculum College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Tusculum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/