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Overview |
Chatham | RU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Chatham | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
Chatham | RU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Chatham | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or RU?
- Chatham University is 398.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.7% higher at Chatham than Radford University ($40,625.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Chatham ($17,105 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 20.4% lower than costs at Chatham University ($10,567 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 180.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($27,330 vs. $9,733)
Chatham vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or RU? 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 RU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Radford University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/