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Overview |
Chowan University | UNCG | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 708 | 17,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,110 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,110 | $20,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,710 | $10,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,845 | $10,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,026 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Chowan University | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,360 | 12,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,708 | 11,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1145 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Chowan University | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $235 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chowan University | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 708 students)
Chowan University vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or UNCG?
- Chowan University is 513.1% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($27,110.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Chowan University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($27,110.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Chowan University ($10,592 vs. $15,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,710 vs. $10,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 146.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($22,026 vs. $8,921)
Chowan University vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 262 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
Chowan University vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Chowan University (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $4,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,600)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $12,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $35,150)
- UNCG graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($235 vs. $363)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/