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Overview |
Chatham | WCU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Chatham | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Chatham | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
Chatham | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (17,076 students vs. 2,319 students)
Chatham vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or WCU?
- Chatham University is 447.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at Chatham than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($42,250.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Chatham ($21,684 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 14.8% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,474 vs. $14,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 408.5% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($27,984 vs. $5,503)
Chatham vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or WCU? 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 WCU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Chatham University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $12,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- Chatham graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/