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Overview |
Chatham | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Chatham | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chatham | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $443 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,840 students)
Chatham vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Benedict College?
- Chatham University is 178.3% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.3% higher at Chatham than Benedict College ($40,625.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Chatham ($17,845 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 92.7% lower than costs at Chatham University ($6,600 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 126% larger than aid received Benedict College ($27,330 vs. $12,093)
Chatham vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Chatham .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Benedict College (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $25,000)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $22,398 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $42,898)
- Chatham graduates are paying $232 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($211 vs. $443)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/