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Overview |
UM-Flint | Chatham | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 2,387 students)
UM-Flint vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 222% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Chatham than University of Michigan Flint ($40,625.00 vs. $24,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Chatham ($10,840 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 19.7% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,628 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 104.1% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($27,330 vs. $13,389)
UM-Flint vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or UM-Flint .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- UM-Flint has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
UM-Flint vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than University of Michigan Flint (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $5,800 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/