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Overview |
Chatham | LHU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Chatham | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Chatham | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | LHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or LHU?
- Chatham University is 426.5% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135% higher at Chatham than Lock Haven University ($40,625.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 22.9% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,350 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($27,330 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at LHU (3.41)
Chatham vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or LHU? 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 LHU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Lock Haven University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/