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Overview |
Chatham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 456 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| 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 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Chatham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 456 students)
Chatham vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Penn State New Kensington?
- Chatham University is 205.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at Chatham than Penn State New Kensington ($42,250.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Chatham ($19,294 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 275.6% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($27,984 vs. $7,450)
Chatham vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Chatham .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Penn State New Kensington (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Chatham graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/