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Overview |
Chatham | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Chatham | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chatham | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $227 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Chatham | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 52% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Gettysburg College than Chatham University ($61,760.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Gettysburg College ($28,322 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 17.4% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,719 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 58.2% larger than aid received Chatham University ($43,239 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Chatham .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Chatham vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Chatham University (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $24,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/