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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Hood Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Chatham University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chatham | LRC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 2,618 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $31,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $31,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $13,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $24,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $21,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Chatham | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 2,063 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 1,601 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1055/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chatham | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Chatham | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,618 students vs. 2,319 students)
Chatham vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or LRC?
- Chatham University is 32.2% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Chatham than La Roche College ($42,250.00 vs. $31,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than Chatham ($24,638 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 8% lower than costs at Chatham University ($13,268 vs. $14,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than La Roche College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 32.2% larger than aid received La Roche College ($27,984 vs. $21,167)
Chatham vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or LRC? 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 LRC and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than La Roche College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/