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Overview |
Chatham | USciences | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Chatham | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Chatham | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Chatham | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or USciences?
- Chatham University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Chatham than University of the Sciences ($40,625.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 38.3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,719 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($27,330 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at USciences (3.63)
Chatham vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or USciences? 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 USciences and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Chatham University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $54,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More USciences 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/