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Overview |
Chowan University | WCU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,334 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,580 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Chowan University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,958 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Chowan University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $227 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chowan University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Chowan University | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 886 students)
Chowan University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or WCU?
- Chowan University is 2,488% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 417.6% higher at Chowan University than Western Carolina University ($25,880.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Chowan University ($13,022 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 15.8% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,650 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 354.7% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($20,580 vs. $4,526)
Chowan University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 259 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming WCU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than WCU (84.8%)
Chowan University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan University or WCU? 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 WCU and Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Chowan University (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $34,600)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $13,140 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $35,150)
- WCU graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($227 vs. $363)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/