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Overview |
Chatham | SU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chatham | SU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Chatham | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or SU?
- Chatham University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Chatham than Shenandoah University ($40,625.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Chatham ($26,143 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 13.3% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,230 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($27,330 vs. $23,467)
Chatham vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or SU? 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 SU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Shenandoah University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/