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Overview |
JCU | Chatham | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $211 |
Diversity |
JCU | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
JCU | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,387 students)
JCU vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Chatham?
- John Carroll University is 12% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at JCU than Chatham University ($45,490.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than JCU ($28,322 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 3.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,719 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Chatham University ($30,415 vs. $27,330)
JCU vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or JCU .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
JCU vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Chatham University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,939)
- Chatham graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/