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Overview |
Kentucky | Chatham | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Kentucky | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $211 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kentucky | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 Kentucky is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 2,387 students)
Kentucky vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 253.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Chatham than University of Kentucky ($40,625.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Chatham ($18,693 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 15.4% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,719 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 93.6% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($27,330 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Kentucky vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than University of Kentucky (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $14,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,750)
- Chatham graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/