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Overview |
CHC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CHC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $274 |
Diversity |
CHC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Chestnut Hill College is 63% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at CHC than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($38,950.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than CHC ($10,022 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 31.1% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,150 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($29,288 vs. $23,589)
CHC vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or CHC .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
CHC vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (44% vs. 9%)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $19 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,500)
- CHC graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($273 vs. $274)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/