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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Hood| Trocaire College | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trocaire | Chatham | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,022 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trocaire.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trocaire | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,890 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,890 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,468 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,881 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Trocaire | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 301 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 205 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Trocaire | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trocaire | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $211 |
Diversity |
Trocaire | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Trocaire | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Trocaire | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Trocaire based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,022 students)
Trocaire vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trocaire or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 115.1% more expensive to attend than Trocaire for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at Chatham than Trocaire College ($40,625.00 vs. $18,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trocaire College than Chatham ($18,468 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trocaire College are 28.5% lower than costs at Chatham University ($9,900 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trocaire College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 151.2% larger than aid received Trocaire College ($27,330 vs. $10,881)
Trocaire vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trocaire or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Trocaire .
- Trocaire has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Trocaire vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trocaire 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 Trocaire.
- Graduates from Trocaire College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trocaire graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Trocaire graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trocaire students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/