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Overview |
Chatham | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Chatham | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Chatham | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $249 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 31% |
Students |
Chatham | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Liberty University?
- Chatham University is 90.1% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at Chatham than Liberty University ($40,625.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Liberty University ($28,322 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 3% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,350 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Liberty University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 119.1% larger than aid received Liberty University ($27,330 vs. $12,471)
Chatham vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Liberty University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Liberty University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,166)
- Chatham graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($211 vs. $249)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/