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Overview |
Chatham | Temple | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Chatham | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Chatham | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Temple?
- Chatham University is 101% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Chatham than Temple University ($40,625.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Chatham ($23,935 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 23% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,719 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 136.1% larger than aid received Temple University ($27,330 vs. $11,575)
Chatham vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Temple? 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 Temple and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Chatham University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/