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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Seton Hill University UVA Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Hood Roanoke College| Chatham University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chatham | SVU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Chatham | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $244 |
Diversity |
Chatham | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,053 students)
Chatham vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or SVU?
- Chatham University is 115.4% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at Chatham than Southern Virginia University ($40,625.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Chatham ($23,274 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 39% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,150 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 233.8% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($27,330 vs. $8,188)
Chatham vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or SVU? 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 SVU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Southern Virginia University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,154 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,654)
- Chatham graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($211 vs. $244)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/