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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Altoona Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College Ship| Chestnut Hill College | Penn State Dubois | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Dubois, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $17,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $10,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
CHC | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 511 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $277 |
Diversity |
CHC | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Penn State Dubois based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 366 students)
CHC vs. Penn State Dubois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Penn State Dubois?
- Chestnut Hill College is 181.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Dubois for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at CHC than Penn State Dubois ($38,950.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Dubois than CHC ($17,865 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 8.2% lower than costs at Penn State Dubois ($12,000 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Penn State Dubois (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 167.3% larger than aid received Penn State Dubois ($29,288 vs. $10,956)
CHC vs. Penn State Dubois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Penn State Dubois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Dubois or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Dubois (967) is 1 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Penn State Dubois students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CHC (21)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Penn State Dubois (92.4%)
CHC vs. Penn State Dubois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Penn State Dubois? 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 Penn State Dubois and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Dubois is higher than Chestnut Hill College (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Dubois earn on average $10,000 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $337 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Dubois graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,818)
- CHC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Dubois graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Dubois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/