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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | Chatham | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 2,387 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 191.8% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Chatham than University of Michigan Dearborn ($40,625.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Chatham ($12,444 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 40.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,048 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 154% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($27,330 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or UM-Dearborn .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $16,100 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,750)
- Chatham graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/