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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Chatham University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chatham | VCU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Chatham | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
Chatham | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 2,319 students)
Chatham vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or VCU?
- Chatham University is 228.8% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Chatham than Virginia Commonwealth University ($42,250.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Chatham ($22,852 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 12.5% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,324 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 125.1% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($27,984 vs. $12,433)
Chatham vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or VCU? 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 VCU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Chatham graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/