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Shaw University Wesleyan University ECU| Spalding University | Chowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Spalding | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 880/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Spalding | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $363 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Spalding | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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
- Spalding University is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 886 students)
Spalding vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Chowan University?
- Spalding University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Spalding than Chowan University ($26,900.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Spalding ($17,334 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 16.3% lower than costs at Chowan University ($8,300 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Spalding University ($20,580 vs. $16,307)
Spalding vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 197 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Spalding students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Chowan University (86.7%)
Spalding vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than Chowan University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $34,600)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $10,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,150)
- Spalding graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($258 vs. $363)
- More Spalding graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/