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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania UArts Hood Temple| Chatham University | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chatham | PAFA | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Chatham | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chatham | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
Chatham | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Chatham | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 172 students)
Chatham vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or PAFA?
- Chatham University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Chatham than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($40,625.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than PAFA ($28,322 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 37.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,719 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($27,330 vs. $16,087)
Chatham vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Chatham .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Chatham University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $14,700 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $22,000)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,500)
- Chatham graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/