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Overview |
Chatham | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 2,158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $38,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $38,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $9,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $25,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $27,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 3,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 1,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 59.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1075/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Chatham | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 2,158 students)
Chatham vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Augustana University?
- Chatham University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Chatham than Augustana University ($42,250.00 vs. $38,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Chatham ($25,280 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 51.3% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,470 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Augustana University ($27,984 vs. $27,925)
Chatham vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Augustana University (3.76)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Augustana University (59.2%)
Chatham vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Chatham University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/