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Overview |
Chatham | Penn College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Chatham | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Chatham | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $222 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Penn College?
- Chatham University is 162.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Chatham than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($40,625.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Chatham ($23,030 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 4.9% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,130 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 276.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($27,330 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Chatham vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Penn 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 Penn College and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $7,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Chatham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/