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Overview |
York | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
York | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 880/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $363 |
Diversity |
York | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
York | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 46% | ||
Campus |
York | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 886 students)
York vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 273.4% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Chowan University than CUNY York College ($25,880.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Chowan University ($6,670 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 85.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,650 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than CUNY York College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 127.8% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($20,580 vs. $9,036)
York vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY York College (885) is 112 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Chowan University is higher than CUNY York College (30% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $34,600)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $26,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($8,800 vs. $35,150)
- York graduates are paying $273 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($90 vs. $363)
- More York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/