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Bradley Butler Purdue Trine University DePauw Lewis University UE IU Marquette University University of Dayton IWU Hope College| Valparaiso University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Valpo | Chatham | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Valpo | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,319 students)
Valpo vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Chatham?
- Valparaiso University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Valpo than Chatham University ($45,136.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Chatham ($23,168 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 7.7% lower than costs at Chatham University ($13,306 vs. $14,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Chatham University ($34,326 vs. $27,984)
Valpo vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Valpo (3.76)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Valpo vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Chatham University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/