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Overview |
Chatham | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Chatham | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Chatham | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Chatham | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or PennWest Clarion?
- Chatham University is 426.5% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251% higher at Chatham than PennWest Clarion ($40,625.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 1.7% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($12,719 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($27,330 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
Chatham vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than PennWest Clarion (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $2,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/