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Overview |
Chatham | Neumann | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Chatham | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
Chatham | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 2,155 students)
Chatham vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Neumann?
- Chatham University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Chatham than Neumann University ($40,625.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Neumann ($28,322 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 30.5% lower than costs at Neumann University ($12,719 vs. $16,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Neumann University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Neumann University ($27,330 vs. $25,623)
Chatham vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Neumann University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/