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Overview |
Saint John's | Chatham | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,473 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,419 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1280 | 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 |
Saint John's | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Saint John's | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | 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 Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,624 students)
Saint John's vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Chatham?
- Saint Johns University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Saint John's than Chatham University ($52,700.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Saint John's ($29,051 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 18.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,130 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Chatham University ($37,419 vs. $27,984)
Saint John's vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Saint John's .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Saint John's vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Chatham University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $27,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/