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Overview |
CHC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | vul.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $8,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $8,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $17,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $7,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
CHC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CHC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 9% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $41,567 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $429 |
Diversity |
CHC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CHC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 60% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Virginia University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Virginia University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 837 students)
CHC vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Virginia University of Lynchburg?
- Chestnut Hill College is 375% more expensive to attend than Virginia University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 375% higher at CHC than Virginia University of Lynchburg ($38,950.00 vs. $8,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia University of Lynchburg than CHC ($17,093 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia University of Lynchburg are 27.7% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,400 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Virginia University of Lynchburg (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 269.7% larger than aid received Virginia University of Lynchburg ($29,288 vs. $7,923)
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Virginia University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia University of Lynchburg or CHC .
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Virginia University of Lynchburg (2.1)
CHC vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Virginia University of Lynchburg? 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 Virginia University of Lynchburg and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Virginia University of Lynchburg is higher than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 44%)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $15,086 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($26,481 vs. $41,567)
- CHC graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia University of Lynchburg graduates. ($273 vs. $429)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 9%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/