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Overview |
Chatham | Northland College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $278 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Chatham | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 518 students)
Chatham vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Northland College?
- Chatham University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Chatham than Northland College ($40,625.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Chatham ($23,252 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 31.3% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,688 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 9% larger than aid received Chatham University ($29,780 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Northland 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 Northland College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Northland College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,900)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,943)
- Chatham graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($211 vs. $278)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/