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Overview |
Chatham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 2,319 students)
Chatham vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 21% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Chatham University ($51,140.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Saint Joseph's University ($29,051 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 9.9% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,324 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Chatham University ($29,400 vs. $27,984)
Chatham vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Chatham University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $27,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,008)
- Chatham graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/