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Overview |
Chatham | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Chatham | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Southern Adventist 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Southern Adventist University?
- Chatham University is 76.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Chatham than Southern Adventist University ($40,625.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Chatham ($24,332 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 52.7% lower than costs at Chatham University ($8,330 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 95.2% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($27,330 vs. $14,000)
Chatham vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Chatham vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Southern Adventist University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,500)
- Chatham graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/