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Overview |
Chatham | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Chatham | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at University of Scranton than Chatham University ($49,912.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than University of Scranton ($28,322 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 29.6% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($12,719 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 10.6% larger than aid received Chatham University ($30,218 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Chatham University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $25,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/