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Overview |
Chatham | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Chatham | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Wilkes?
- Chatham University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Chatham than Wilkes University ($40,625.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Chatham ($27,918 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 24.6% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,719 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Chatham University ($29,441 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Wilkes University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $21,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes 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/