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Overview |
Chatham | WVU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Chatham | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
Chatham | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or WVU?
- Chatham University is 334% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Chatham than West Virginia University ($40,625.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Chatham ($12,202 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 9.5% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,618 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 133.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($27,330 vs. $11,685)
Chatham vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or WVU? 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 WVU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than West Virginia University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,001)
- Chatham graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/