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Overview |
Chatham | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Chatham | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $191 |
Diversity |
Chatham | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Chatham | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,775 students)
Chatham vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or LGCNHS?
- Chatham University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Chatham than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($40,625.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than LGCNHS ($28,322 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 15.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,000 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 345.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($27,330 vs. $6,133)
Chatham vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Chatham .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Chatham vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Chatham.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $14,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $36,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($191 vs. $211)
- More LGCNHS 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/