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Overview |
Chatham | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Chatham | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 2,231 students)
Chatham vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 34% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Susquahanna than Chatham University ($54,440.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Susquahanna ($28,322 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 17.6% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,719 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Chatham University ($40,914 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Chatham University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/