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Overview |
Stockton | Chatham | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,996 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,884 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,332 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,752 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,052 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Stockton | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,338 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 8,233 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $211 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stockton | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,319 students)
Stockton vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 225.1% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $12,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.3% higher at Chatham than Stockton University ($42,250.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than Chatham ($19,752 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 7% lower than costs at Stockton University ($14,324 vs. $15,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Stockton University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 132.2% larger than aid received Stockton University ($27,984 vs. $12,052)
Stockton vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Stockton .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Stockton vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Chatham University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $608 lower median federal student loan debt than Stockton graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,108)
- Chatham graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Stockton graduates. ($211 vs. $218)
- More Stockton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/