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Overview |
Chatham | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $289 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,370 students)
Chatham vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Saint Michael's College than Chatham University ($47,640.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Saint Michael's College ($29,051 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 15.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,324 vs. $16,495)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 30% larger than aid received Chatham University ($36,374 vs. $27,984)
Chatham vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Chatham University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/