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Overview |
Muskingum | Chatham | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Muskingum | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Muskingum | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Chatham than Muskingum University ($40,625.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Chatham ($19,682 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 1.8% lower than costs at Chatham University ($12,500 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($27,330 vs. $24,048)
Muskingum vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Muskingum .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Muskingum vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Muskingum University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum 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/