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Overview |
Augustana | Chatham | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Augustana | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Chatham University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Chatham?
- Augustana College is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Augustana than Chatham University ($47,766.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Chatham ($24,660 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 8% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,782 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 27.9% larger than aid received Chatham University ($34,946 vs. $27,330)
Augustana vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Chatham University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/