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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Chatham University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chatham | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Chatham | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Chatham | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Longwood University?
- Chatham University is 364.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Chatham than Longwood University ($40,625.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Chatham ($21,772 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 12.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,719 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 164.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($27,330 vs. $10,332)
Chatham vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is the same as at Longwood University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/