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Overview |
Coppin | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Coppin | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 880/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $363 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Coppin | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coppin State University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 886 students)
Coppin vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 435.2% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at Chowan University than Coppin State University ($25,880.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Chowan University ($8,562 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 21.7% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($9,650 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Coppin State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 57.1% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($20,580 vs. $13,097)
Coppin vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Coppin State University (888) is 115 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Coppin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Chowan University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Coppin (45%)
Coppin vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Chowan University is higher than Coppin State University (30% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Coppin State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $34,600)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $12,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $35,150)
- Coppin graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($232 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/