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Overview |
Chatham | Pitt | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Chatham | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $278 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Pitt?
- Chatham University is 105.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Chatham than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($40,625.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Chatham ($24,286 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 2.9% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,360 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 150.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($27,330 vs. $10,919)
Chatham vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Chatham vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Chatham University (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $21,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,909)
- Chatham graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/