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Overview |
Chatham | Ship | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Chatham | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Chatham | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Ship?
- Chatham University is 324.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 304.3% higher at Chatham than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($40,625.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Chatham ($21,462 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 10.2% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,538 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 259.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,330 vs. $7,593)
Chatham vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Ship? 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 Ship and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is the same as at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $10,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/