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Overview |
Chowan University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Chowan University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $240 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 17% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Chowan University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or WVSU?
- Chowan University is 218.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Chowan University than West Virginia State University ($25,880.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Chowan University ($11,684 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 26.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,650 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 117% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($20,580 vs. $9,482)
Chowan University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 154 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Chowan University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Chowan University is higher than West Virginia State University (30% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $1,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $11,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $35,150)
- WVSU graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($240 vs. $363)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/