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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Chowan University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chowan University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chowan University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $237 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chowan University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 135.7% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.7% higher at Wake Forest than Chowan University ($61,012.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Wake Forest ($17,334 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 72.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,650 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 163.5% larger than aid received Chowan University ($54,233 vs. $20,580)
Chowan University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Chowan University .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Chowan University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Chowan University (88% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $42,600 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $34,600)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $12,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $35,150)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($237 vs. $363)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/