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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Chatham | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $211 |
Diversity |
NKU | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
NKU | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 2,387 students)
NKU vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 298% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.5% higher at Chatham than Northern Kentucky University ($40,625.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Chatham ($7,259 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 13.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,248 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 142.4% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($27,330 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or NKU .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Chatham (66.3%)
NKU vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Northern Kentucky University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,950)
- Chatham graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($211 vs. $257)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/