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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Chestnut Hill College | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $319 |
Diversity |
CHC | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
CHC | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 623 students)
CHC vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Bethany College?
- Chestnut Hill College is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at CHC than Bethany College ($38,950.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than CHC ($17,605 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 0.8% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,900 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($30,005 vs. $29,288)
CHC vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 59 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
CHC vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,000)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $4,403 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $30,884)
- CHC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($273 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/