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Overview |
Fisher College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 880/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $363 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 1% |
Students |
Fisher College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 886 students)
Fisher College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Chowan University?
- Fisher College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Fisher College than Chowan University ($33,150.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Fisher College ($17,334 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 79.7% lower than costs at Fisher College ($9,650 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Chowan University ($25,406 vs. $20,580)
Fisher College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Chowan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Fisher College (74.2%)
Fisher College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Chowan University (48% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $34,600)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $15,963 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($19,187 vs. $35,150)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($198 vs. $363)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/