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Boise State Idaho University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Carroll College Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania RMC Hood Lake Forest College| The College of Idaho | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Chatham | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,180 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,180 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,935 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,602 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,927 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
C of I | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,553 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 2,150 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
C of I | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
C of I | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 32% | ||
Campus |
C of I | 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 C of I based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,076 students)
C of I vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $35,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Chatham than The College of Idaho ($42,250.00 vs. $35,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Chatham ($22,602 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 20% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,935 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 7.9% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($27,984 vs. $25,927)
C of I vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or C of I .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than C of I (47.2%)
C of I vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Chatham University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $9,000 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,495 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,995)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/