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Overview |
UMES | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 886 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UMES | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $363 |
Diversity |
UMES | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UMES | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UMES | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 886 students)
UMES vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 359.1% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Chowan University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($25,880.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Chowan University ($12,020 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($9,650 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 62% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($20,580 vs. $12,705)
UMES vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or UMES .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (834) is 61 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming UMES students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman UMES students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than UMES (81.6%)
UMES vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Chowan University (31% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $5,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $34,600)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- UMES graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/