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Overview |
Chatham | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Chatham | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Moravian College | ||
| 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
- Moravian University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,533 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Moravian College than Chatham University ($48,569.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Moravian College ($28,322 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 17.2% lower than costs at Moravian University ($12,719 vs. $14,904)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Moravian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Chatham University ($31,527 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- Moravian College has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Moravian 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 Moravian College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Chatham University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/