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Overview |
CHC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
CHC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1350/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CHC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $227 |
Diversity |
CHC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CHC | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Gettysburg 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 58.6% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Gettysburg College than Chestnut Hill College ($61,760.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Gettysburg College ($25,357 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 24.4% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,000 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Gettysburg College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 47.6% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($43,239 vs. $29,288)
CHC vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or CHC .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
CHC vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (85% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $15,600 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $45,300)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,481)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($227 vs. $273)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/