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La Salle University Muskingum Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Chestnut Hill College | Wheeling Jesuit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CHC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CHC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
CHC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| 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 Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 749 students)
CHC vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at CHC than Wheeling Jesuit University ($38,950.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than CHC ($19,998 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 3.3% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,620 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling Jesuit University than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 34.7% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($29,288 vs. $21,746)
CHC vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 66 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
CHC vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Wheeling Jesuit University? 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $2,800 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/