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Overview |
Chatham | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| 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) | $40,625 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Chatham | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | 8:1 | ||
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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 | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| 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 | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 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 (2,387 students vs. 424 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 193.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Chatham than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($40,625.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Chatham ($15,897 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 2.1% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($12,719 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 195.7% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($27,330 vs. $9,241)
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 (80.7%) than Chatham (66.3%)
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/