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Overview |
Chatham | CBU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Chatham | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,934 students)
Chatham vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or CBU?
- Chatham University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Chatham than Christian Brothers University ($40,625.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Chatham ($18,612 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 24.5% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,220 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($27,330 vs. $26,964)
Chatham vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or CBU? 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 CBU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Christian Brothers University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/