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Overview |
Chatham | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chatham vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Roanoke College?
- Chatham University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Chatham than Roanoke College ($40,625.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Roanoke College ($28,322 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 20.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,719 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Chatham University ($36,176 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Chatham University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/