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Overview |
Chatham | WVSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Chatham | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $240 |
Diversity |
Chatham | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Chatham | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or WVSU?
- Chatham University is 400.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.2% higher at Chatham than West Virginia State University ($40,625.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Chatham ($11,684 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,214 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 188.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($27,330 vs. $9,482)
Chatham vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than West Virginia State University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Chatham University earn on average $4,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Chatham graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/