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Overview |
Chatham | NSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Chatham | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Chatham | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $320 |
Diversity |
Chatham | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Chatham | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or NSU?
- Chatham University is 606.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.1% higher at Chatham than Norfolk State University ($40,625.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Chatham ($14,652 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 17.3% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,844 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 124.7% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($27,330 vs. $12,164)
Chatham vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or NSU? 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 NSU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Norfolk State University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Chatham University and NSU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($36,700 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/