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Overview |
Chatham | UArts | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Chatham | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Chatham | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,313 students)
Chatham vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at UArts than Chatham University ($50,950.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than UArts ($28,322 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 41.1% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,719 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 7.3% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($27,330 vs. $25,460)
Chatham vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Chatham .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or UArts? 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 UArts and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Chatham University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $2,200 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,500)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/