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Overview |
UB | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $27,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $27,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $9,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $15,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $22,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 2,360 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 1,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 880/1145 | ||
| 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 |
UB | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $363 |
Diversity |
UB | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 42% | ||
Campus |
UB | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (3,101 students vs. 708 students)
UB vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 264.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($27,110.00 vs. $7,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Chowan University than University of Baltimore ($27,110.00 vs. $21,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than UB ($15,845 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 99.3% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,710 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 149.4% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($22,026 vs. $8,833)
UB vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 199 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming UB students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman UB students have at the same average high school GPA (2.89) as students at Chowan University (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
UB vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $26,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $34,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $13,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $35,150)
- UB graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($222 vs. $363)
- More UB 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/