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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Hood| High Point University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Chatham | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
HPU | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $211 |
Diversity |
HPU | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
HPU | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 26% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 2,387 students)
HPU vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Chatham than High Point University ($40,625.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than HPU ($28,322 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 29.9% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,719 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 44.4% larger than aid received High Point University ($27,330 vs. $18,930)
HPU vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or HPU .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
HPU vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $1,921 lower median federal student loan debt than HPU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,421)
- Chatham graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than HPU graduates. ($211 vs. $231)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/