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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Chatham | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $211 |
Diversity |
Miami | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Miami | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 2,319 students)
Miami vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 188.7% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Chatham than Miami University ($42,250.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Chatham ($27,928 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 16.7% lower than costs at Miami University ($14,324 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 120.6% larger than aid received Miami University ($27,984 vs. $12,685)
Miami vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Miami .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Miami vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Chatham University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,750)
- Chatham graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/