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Overview |
Chatham | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 419 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $18,780 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Chatham | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1080/1265 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $277 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 419 students)
Chatham vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Chatham University is 205.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at Chatham than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($42,250.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Chatham ($18,780 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 6.5% lower than costs at Chatham University ($13,448 vs. $14,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 268.5% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($27,984 vs. $7,593)
Chatham vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Chatham .
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $18,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Chatham graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/