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Overview |
Chatham | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1070/1273 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Chatham | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Lycoming College | ||
| 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,063 students)
Chatham vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Lycoming College than Chatham University ($46,720.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Chatham ($20,733 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 2% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($14,324 vs. $14,612)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Lycoming College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 45.6% larger than aid received Chatham University ($40,733 vs. $27,984)
Chatham vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lycoming College (3.57)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Lycoming College (67.9%)
Chatham vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Lycoming College? 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 Lycoming College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Chatham University (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/