- Both Chowan University and Elon University are private.
- Both schools are located in North Carolina.
- Elon University has more expensive tuition of $44,536 than Chowan University ($27,110).
- Chowan University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.04% than Elon University (66.53%).
- Elon University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Chowan University (985).
- Elon University is larger with 7,123 students than Chowan University (886 students).
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| Rankings | #6 in North Carolina | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Murfreesboro, NC | Location | Elon, NC |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,110 | Undergraduate | $44,536 |
| $8,730 | Graduate | $20,574 |
| $20,476 | Financial Aid | $15,222 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 60.04% | Acceptance Rate | 66.53% |
| 20.01% | Yield | 24.57% |
| 985 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 886 | Total Students | 7,123 |
| 800 | Undergraduate | 6,337 |
| 86 | Graduate | 786 |
| 108 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 25% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 33% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,518) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) $6,818 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time | Number of Faculties | 447 Full-time 135 Part-time |
| 181 Full-time 3 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $65,194 for Faculties $49,273 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time |