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Pittsburgh, PA · Scranton, PA
| Chatham University | Marywood University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $29,954/yr | $23,388/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,675/yr | $18,941/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $26,186 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $24,086/yr | $21,192/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,051/yr | $21,303/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $30,120/yr | $24,083/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $33,636/yr | $28,365/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $278/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,600/yr | $15,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,800/yr | $13,928/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,000/yr | $2,824/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $61,261/yr | $55,582/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,626/yr | $41,420/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,626/yr | $41,420/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 53% | 81% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 62% | 61% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1295 | 1060–1250 |
| SAT average | 1198 | 1162 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–30 | 18–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–32 · Math 21–26 | English 19–27 · Math 17–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,169 | 3,136 |
| Students accepted | 2,923 | 2,625 |
| Students who enrolled | 332 | 422 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 9% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 63% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,410/yr | $55,817/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,348–$80,486 | $36,372–$73,929 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 71% | 74% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 74% |
| Black students graduating | 67% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 61% |
| Asian students graduating | 63% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,709/yr | $47,000/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 52% | 49% |
| Pell students who graduate | 65% | 61% |
| First-gen students who finish | 69% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 71% | 55% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 13% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,088/yr | $51,306/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Health Professions 9% | Health Professions 26% · Architecture 12% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Architecture — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $111,726/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $114,737/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 20% | 10% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,232 | 1,784 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 759 | 697 |
| Average professor pay | $8,160/mo | $7,773/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 36% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $56,204 | $66,370 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Scranton, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1869 | 1915 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Men | 33% | 36% |
| Women | 67% | 64% |
| White students | 76% | 76% |
| Black students | 7.8% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.8% | 13% |
| Asian students | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 2.8% |
| Other / not reported | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 30% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 6.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,358/yr | $9,607/yr |
| Endowment | $80.3M | $60.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 757 | 865 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,116/yr | $8,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,208/yr | $6,500/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| 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 without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 385 | 378 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.9M | $2.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.9M | $2.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $87,004 | $14,087 |
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.