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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU ISU| University of Louisville | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Chatham | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 |
Louisville | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $211 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Louisville | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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
- University of Louisville is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 2,319 students)
Louisville vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 234.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Chatham than University of Louisville ($42,250.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Chatham ($18,808 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 22.5% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,690 vs. $14,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 112.8% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($27,984 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Louisville .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Louisville vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than University of Louisville (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $8,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,700)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($203 vs. $211)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/