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Overview |
Chatham | WLC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,319 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,250 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,250 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,324 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,051 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,984 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,169 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 2,923 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chatham | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | WLC | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,094 students)
Chatham vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or WLC?
- Chatham University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Chatham than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($42,250.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Chatham ($22,809 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 20.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,880 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 16% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($27,984 vs. $24,122)
Chatham vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Chatham vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or WLC? 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 WLC and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Chatham University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/