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Overview |
Chatham | LVC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Chatham | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 2,080 students)
Chatham vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at LVC than Chatham University ($47,240.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Chatham ($26,743 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 3.9% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,719 vs. $13,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 29% larger than aid received Chatham University ($35,245 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at LVC (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or LVC? 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 LVC and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Chatham University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/