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Meadville, PA · Pittsburgh, PA
| Allegheny College | Chatham University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,940/yr | $29,954/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,495/yr | $22,675/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $27,718/yr | $24,086/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,059/yr | $26,051/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,357/yr | $30,120/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,046/yr | $33,636/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,100/yr | $13,600/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,296/yr | $11,800/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,500/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $71,348/yr | $61,261/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $56,550/yr | $44,626/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $56,550/yr | $44,626/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 56% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 55% | 62% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1173–1358 | 1070–1295 |
| SAT average | 1275 | 1198 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–30 | 21–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–32 · Math 22–28 | English 21–32 · Math 21–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,045 | 4,169 |
| Students accepted | 2,953 | 2,923 |
| Students who enrolled | 283 | 332 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 9.6% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 13% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 10% | 9% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 73% | 63% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,069/yr | $52,410/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,705–$84,506 | $32,348–$80,486 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 71% |
| White students graduating | 77% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 54% | 67% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 67% | 60% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,603/yr | $48,709/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 68% |
| Graduate on time | 67% | 52% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 65% |
| First-gen students who finish | 75% | 69% |
| Low-income students who finish | 65% | 71% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,341/yr | $49,088/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 19% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 15% · Social Sciences 11% | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Health Professions 9% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 19% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $58,811/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $111,726/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 30% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,156 | 1,232 |
| Students per professor | 8 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 759 |
| Average professor pay | $8,582/mo | $8,160/mo |
| Full-time professors | 79% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $65,273 | $56,204 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | City (large) |
| Location | Meadville, PA | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1815 | 1869 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.9% | 2.8% |
| Men | 49% | 33% |
| Women | 51% | 67% |
| White students | 69% | 76% |
| Black students | 9% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Asian students | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 22% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 2% | 14% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,999/yr | $13,358/yr |
| Endowment | $270.8M | $80.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,667 | 757 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,278/yr | $7,116/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,518/yr | $7,208/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 461 | 385 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.7M | $2.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.7M | $2.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $246,707 | $87,004 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.