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Overview |
Elon | Chatham | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Elon | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Elon | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,387 students)
Elon vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Chatham?
- Elon University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Elon than Chatham University ($41,734.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Elon ($28,322 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 9.2% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,719 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 96.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($27,330 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Elon vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Chatham University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Chatham graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/