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Overview |
Chatham | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 838 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Chatham | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 838 students)
Chatham vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Chatham University is 188.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at Chatham than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($42,250.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Chatham ($18,239 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 211.2% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($27,984 vs. $8,992)
Chatham vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Chatham .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,818)
- Chatham graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($211 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/