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Overview |
Chatham | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 852/1092 | ||
| 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 | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
Chatham | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Holy Family 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Holy Family University?
- Chatham University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Chatham than Holy Family University ($40,625.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Chatham ($12,379 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 14% lower than costs at Holy Family University ($12,719 vs. $14,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Holy Family University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 8% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($27,330 vs. $25,316)
Chatham vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than Chatham University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Family University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Family University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/