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Overview |
UNCSA | Chatham | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UNCSA | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- Chatham University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 525.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Chatham than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($40,625.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Chatham ($11,251 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,719 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 151.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($27,330 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or UNCSA .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina School of the Arts earn on average $2,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/