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Overview |
Chatham | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chatham | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Chatham | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or University of Lynchburg?
- Chatham University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Chatham than University of Lynchburg ($40,625.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Chatham ($23,256 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($12,719 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 13.2% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($27,330 vs. $24,138)
Chatham vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than University of Lynchburg (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $9,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/