Colleges Compare Chatham University vs Alvernia University Chatham University vs Alvernia University Alvernia University is harder to get into (58% vs 62% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $25,502 vs $27,122 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
Getting in Measure Chatham University Alvernia University Admit rate 62% 58% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1070–1295 1093–1286 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 21–30 — SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost Measure Chatham University Alvernia University Sticker price per year $61,097 $60,249 Average paid after grants $25,502 $27,122
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Chatham University Alvernia University Under $30,000 $16,600 $23,832 $30,000–$48,000 $17,446 $20,533 $48,000–$75,000 $19,056 $21,110 $75,000–$110,000 $26,890 $25,316 Over $110,000 $31,227 $32,513
After you start Measure Chatham University Alvernia University Undergrads 1,232 2,152 Graduate within 6 years 66% 58% Come back for year two 78% 72% Median earnings 10 years after starting $61,561 $60,651 Median debt at graduation $23,380 $27,000
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers
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