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Overview |
Chatham | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Chatham | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $217 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Dickinson College | ||
| 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 Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 2,217 students)
Chatham vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Dickinson College than Chatham University ($62,900.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Dickinson College ($29,051 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 15.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,324 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 43.7% larger than aid received Chatham University ($40,209 vs. $27,984)
Chatham vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Chatham .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
Chatham vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Chatham University (84% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $25,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/