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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Chatham University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chatham | JMU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Chatham | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $216 |
Diversity |
Chatham | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Chatham | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 2,319 students)
Chatham vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or JMU?
- Chatham University is 433.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Chatham than James Madison University ($42,250.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Chatham ($26,317 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 13.8% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,584 vs. $14,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 528% larger than aid received James Madison University ($27,984 vs. $4,456)
Chatham vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or JMU? 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 JMU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Chatham University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $23,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,899)
- Chatham graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($211 vs. $216)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/