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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Chatham University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chatham | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Chatham | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Chatham | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 2,319 students)
Chatham vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Old Dominion?
- Chatham University is 456.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Chatham than Old Dominion University ($42,250.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Chatham ($16,150 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 1.9% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($14,324 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 179.7% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($27,984 vs. $10,006)
Chatham vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Old Dominion University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- Chatham graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/