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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Chatham | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WMU | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $211 |
Diversity |
WMU | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
WMU | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,387 students)
WMU vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 179.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at Chatham than Western Michigan University ($40,625.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Chatham ($20,030 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 14.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,102 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 301.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($27,330 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or WMU .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Chatham (66.3%)
WMU vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Western Michigan University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,633)
- Chatham graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($211 vs. $275)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/