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Overview |
Chatham | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Chatham | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $348 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,860 students)
Chatham vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Virginia Union University?
- Chatham University is 285.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.8% higher at Chatham than Virginia Union University ($40,625.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Chatham ($21,057 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 37% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,286 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 217.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($27,330 vs. $8,597)
Chatham vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 1.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Virginia Union University (60% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $33,300)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $33,750)
- Chatham graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($211 vs. $348)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/