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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Seton Hill University NAU Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Hood GCU| Prescott College | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Prescott College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Prescott College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | 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
- Chatham University is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Chatham than Prescott College ($40,625.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Chatham ($25,317 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 33.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,520 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Prescott College ($27,330 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Prescott College .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Prescott College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Prescott College (60% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/