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Overview |
Arcadia | Chatham | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Arcadia | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Arcadia | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,387 students)
Arcadia vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Chatham?
- Arcadia University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Arcadia than Chatham University ($46,430.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Arcadia ($28,322 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 7.9% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,719 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Chatham University ($30,934 vs. $27,330)
Arcadia vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Arcadia .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Arcadia vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Chatham University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/