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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Hood| Chatham University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chatham | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $129 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Chatham | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Jefferson than Chatham University ($43,100.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Chatham ($28,110 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 15.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,719 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Chatham University ($32,486 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Chatham.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $86,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $36,700)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($12,500 vs. $20,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($129 vs. $211)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/