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Overview |
Chowan University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 708 | 1,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,110 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,110 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,710 | $9,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,845 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,026 | $14,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,360 | 2,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,708 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 97.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 880/1145 | 750/1010 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $348 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Chowan University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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 Union University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,662 students vs. 708 students)
Chowan University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Virginia Union University?
- Chowan University is 157.5% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($27,110.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at Chowan University than Virginia Union University ($27,110.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Virginia Union University ($15,845 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 1.7% lower than costs at Chowan University ($9,552 vs. $9,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 49.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($22,026 vs. $14,751)
Chowan University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Chowan University (773) is 1 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Chowan University students have at the same average ACT score (16) as students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Chowan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
Chowan University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Chowan University is higher than Virginia Union University (30% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $33,300)
- Virginia Union University students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($33,750 vs. $35,150)
- Virginia Union University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($348 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/