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Overview |
Wright State | Chatham | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,884 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,138 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,556 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,400 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,890 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,894 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 8,463 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3%Open | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1230 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
Wright State | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wright State | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (9,884 students vs. 2,319 students)
Wright State vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 279.3% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($42,250.00 vs. $11,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at Chatham than Wright State University Main Campus ($42,250.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Chatham ($15,400 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 31.4% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,900 vs. $14,324)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 254.7% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($27,984 vs. $7,890)
Wright State vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Wright State .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Wright State vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/