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Overview |
Syracuse | Chatham | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Syracuse | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 2,319 students)
Syracuse vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Chatham?
- Syracuse University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Syracuse than Chatham University ($61,310.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Syracuse ($29,051 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 28.8% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,324 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 4% larger than aid received Chatham University ($29,110 vs. $27,984)
Syracuse vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Chatham University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $29,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/