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Overview |
Chatham | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $269 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Chatham University is 426.5% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.4% higher at Chatham than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($40,625.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Chatham ($20,776 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 4.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,156 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 261.4% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($27,330 vs. $7,563)
Chatham vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,094)
- Chatham graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/