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Overview |
Queens | Chatham | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,030 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,030 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,026 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,459 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,123 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Queens | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Queens | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Queens | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Queens | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Queens | 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 Queens based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,873 students)
Queens vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Queens for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $39,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Chatham than Queens University of Charlotte ($40,625.00 vs. $39,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Queens ($28,322 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 10.3% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,719 vs. $14,026)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Queens University of Charlotte ($27,330 vs. $25,123)
Queens vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Queens .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Queens vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Chatham University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Queens University of Charlotte earn on average $7,400 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/