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Overview |
Chatham | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Chatham | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Chatham | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Gannon University?
- Chatham University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Chatham than Gannon University ($40,625.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Chatham ($22,200 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 21.2% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,719 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Gannon University ($27,330 vs. $26,172)
Chatham vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Gannon University (3.59)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Chatham University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/