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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill Rutgers| Howard University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Chatham | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Howard | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 2,387 students)
Howard vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Chatham than Howard University ($40,625.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Chatham ($28,279 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 24.9% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,719 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($27,330 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Chatham University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/