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Overview |
Chatham | Kings College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Chatham | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,993 students)
Chatham vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Kings College?
- Chatham University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Chatham than King's College ($40,625.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Chatham ($25,869 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 15.2% lower than costs at King's College ($12,719 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Chatham University ($29,352 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Kings 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 Kings College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Chatham University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/