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Overview |
IU East | Chatham | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU East | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
IU East | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 32% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 2,319 students)
IU East vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 463.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at Chatham than Indiana University East ($42,250.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Chatham ($9,484 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 39.8% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,244 vs. $14,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 268.1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($27,984 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or IU East .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Chatham (70.1%)
IU East vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Indiana University East (60% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $3,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,900)
- Chatham University and IU East graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($20,500 vs. $20,500)
- Chatham University and IU East graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($211 vs. $211)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/