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Overview |
Kent State | Chatham | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kent State | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,387 students)
Kent State vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 230.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.7% higher at Chatham than Kent State University at Kent ($40,625.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Chatham ($19,046 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 0.3% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,676 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 186.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($27,330 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Kent State vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Kent State University at Kent (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $3,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,825)
- Chatham graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($211 vs. $267)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/