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Overview |
Chowan University | VSU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Chowan University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chowan University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $305 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 87% | ||
| % 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 | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or VSU?
- Chowan University is 367.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Chowan University than Virginia State University ($25,880.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Chowan University ($15,773 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 19.6% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,650 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 79% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($20,580 vs. $11,498)
Chowan University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia State University (857) is 84 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming VSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Chowan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or VSU? 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 VSU and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Chowan University (40% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,600)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $5,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($29,500 vs. $35,150)
- VSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($305 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/