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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Chestnut Hill College | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Centra College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CHC | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $124 |
Diversity |
CHC | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CHC | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 227 students)
CHC vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Centra College?
- Chestnut Hill College is 321.5% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.5% higher at CHC than Centra College ($38,950.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Centra College ($25,357 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 27.6% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,406 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 350.9% larger than aid received Centra College ($29,288 vs. $6,495)
CHC vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or CHC .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Centra College (40%)
CHC vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Centra 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 Centra College and CHC.
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $500 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,439 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($12,042 vs. $26,481)
- Centra College graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($124 vs. $273)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/