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Overview |
Chatham | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Chatham | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Chatham | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,364 students)
Chatham vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Emory and Henry College?
- Chatham University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Chatham than Emory and Henry College ($42,250.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Chatham ($21,714 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 0.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($14,324 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Chatham University ($30,711 vs. $27,984)
Chatham vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Emory and Henry College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/