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Overview |
UD | Chatham | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $211 |
Diversity |
UD | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UD | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 2,319 students)
UD vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 200.9% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Chatham than University of Delaware ($42,250.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Chatham ($17,716 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($14,324 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 115.3% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($27,984 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Chatham (3.86)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Chatham University (78% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $24,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,203)
- Chatham graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More UD 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/