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Overview |
Chatham | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Chatham | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chatham | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or East Stroudsburg University?
- Chatham University is 426.5% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.3% higher at Chatham than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($40,625.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Chatham ($17,278 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 11.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,400 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 333.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,330 vs. $6,302)
Chatham vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/