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Overview |
Xavier | Chatham | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Xavier | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 2,387 students)
Xavier vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Chatham?
- Xavier University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Xavier than Chatham University ($44,770.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Xavier ($28,322 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 8.7% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,719 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Chatham University ($27,897 vs. $27,330)
Xavier vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Xavier .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Xavier vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Chatham University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/