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Overview |
Chatham | Stritch | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Chatham | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,332 students)
Chatham vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Stritch?
- Chatham University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Chatham than Cardinal Stritch University ($40,625.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Chatham ($20,002 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 42.9% lower than costs at Chatham University ($8,900 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Chatham University ($28,670 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch 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/