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Overview |
Chatham | CNU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Chatham | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chatham | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Chatham | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or CNU?
- Chatham University is 333.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Chatham than Christopher Newport University ($40,625.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Chatham ($23,287 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 6.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,990 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 240.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($27,330 vs. $8,022)
Chatham vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or CNU? 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 CNU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Chatham University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/