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Overview |
UC | Chatham | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UC | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
UC | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UC | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,387 students)
UC vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 253.3% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Chatham than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($40,625.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Chatham ($20,149 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,719 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 213% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($27,330 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or UC .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Chatham (66.3%)
UC vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $8,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/