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Overview |
Chatham | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 |
Chatham | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 767 students)
Chatham vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Chatham University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Chatham than Alderson Broaddus College ($40,625.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Chatham ($19,499 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 25.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,170 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($27,330 vs. $24,656)
Chatham vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Chatham vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Alderson Broaddus College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/