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Overview |
Chatham | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Chatham | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chatham | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Chatham | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Hampton University?
- Chatham University is 55.1% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Chatham than Hampton University ($40,625.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Hampton University ($28,322 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 2.1% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,719 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 99.3% larger than aid received Hampton University ($27,330 vs. $13,710)
Chatham vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Hampton 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 Hampton University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Hampton University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/