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Overview |
Chatham | VMI | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Chatham | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chatham | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chatham | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,512 students)
Chatham vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or VMI?
- Chatham University is 315.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Chatham than Virginia Military Institute ($40,625.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Chatham ($18,129 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 19.2% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,674 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 43% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($27,330 vs. $19,111)
Chatham vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or VMI? 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 VMI and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Chatham University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute 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 $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/