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Overview |
CMU | Chatham | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
CMU | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
CMU | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
CMU | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 2,387 students)
CMU vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 207.8% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.8% higher at Chatham than Central Michigan University ($40,625.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Chatham ($15,605 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 13.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,248 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 141.6% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($27,330 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or CMU .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
CMU vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Central Michigan University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/