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Overview |
Chatham | PC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Chatham | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $269 |
Diversity |
Chatham | PC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,199 students)
Chatham vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or PC?
- Chatham University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Chatham than Presbyterian College ($40,625.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Chatham ($21,571 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 12.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,300 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Chatham University ($34,379 vs. $27,330)
Chatham vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at PC (3.6)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than PC (59.4%)
Chatham vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or PC? 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 PC and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Chatham University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,108)
- Chatham graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/