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Overview |
Chatham | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 1,492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $59,196 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $59,196 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $31,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $43,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 3,443 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 3,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Chatham | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,492 students)
Chatham vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($59,196.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Ursinus College than Chatham University ($59,196.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Ursinus College ($29,051 vs. $31,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 5.2% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($14,324 vs. $15,064)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Ursinus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 56.4% larger than aid received Chatham University ($43,758 vs. $27,984)
Chatham vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than Chatham University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College 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 $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/