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Overview |
Bushnell | Chatham | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bushnell | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bushnell | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Chatham than Bushnell University ($42,250.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Chatham ($22,534 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 30.5% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,980 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 22% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($27,984 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Bushnell .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Bushnell vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Chatham University (100% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bushnell University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,231 lower median federal student loan debt than Bushnell graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,731)
- Chatham graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bushnell graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/