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Overview |
Chatham | Concord University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Chatham | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,748 students)
Chatham vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Concord University?
- Chatham University is 375.7% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.3% higher at Chatham than Concord University ($40,625.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Chatham ($8,464 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 26.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,090 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 145.8% larger than aid received Concord University ($27,330 vs. $11,120)
Chatham vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Concord University (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Concord University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University 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/