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Overview |
Chatham | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Chatham | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 900/1110 | ||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Chatham | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $289 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Ferrum College | ||
| 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 Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 855 students)
Chatham vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Ferrum College?
- Chatham University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Chatham than Ferrum College ($40,625.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Chatham ($25,558 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 4% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($12,719 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($27,330 vs. $26,580)
Chatham vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Ferrum College (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($211 vs. $289)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/