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Overview |
Chatham | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Chatham | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Salve Regina University than Chatham University ($45,250.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Salve Regina University ($28,322 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 29.7% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($12,719 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 2% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($27,330 vs. $26,787)
Chatham vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Chatham University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/