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Overview |
SHU | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
SHU | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $363 |
Diversity |
SHU | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 46% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 886 students)
SHU vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Chowan University?
- Sacred Heart University is 78.9% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at SHU than Chowan University ($46,310.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than SHU ($17,334 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 81.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($9,650 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($20,580 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Chowan University (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $34,600)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $10,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,150)
- SHU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($258 vs. $363)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/