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Overview |
CHC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Chestnut Hill College is 404.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.4% higher at CHC than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($38,950.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than CHC ($20,205 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 4.5% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,000 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 236.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($29,288 vs. $8,697)
CHC vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 11 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
CHC vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Chestnut Hill College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,200)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/