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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Notre Dame College | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 30% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Chatham than Notre Dame College ($40,625.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Chatham ($20,151 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 9.9% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,568 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Notre Dame College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($27,330 vs. $24,299)
Notre Dame College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Notre Dame College .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Notre Dame College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College 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 Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Notre Dame College (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/