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Overview |
Chatham | CUW | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Chatham | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $247 |
Diversity |
Chatham | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or CUW?
- Chatham University is 24% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Chatham than Concordia University Wisconsin ($40,625.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Chatham ($24,485 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 4.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,160 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($27,330 vs. $23,477)
Chatham vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at CUW (3.52)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or CUW? 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 CUW and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $9,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $3,425 lower median federal student loan debt than CUW graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,925)
- Chatham graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CUW graduates. ($211 vs. $247)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/