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Overview |
Hamline University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Hamline University | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $211 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Hamline University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 2,387 students)
Hamline University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Chatham?
- Hamline University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Hamline University than Chatham University ($45,540.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Chatham ($23,021 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 13.4% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,213 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Chatham University ($33,013 vs. $27,330)
Hamline University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Hamline University .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Hamline University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Chatham University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,250)
- Chatham graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/