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La Salle University University of Scranton Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Rosemont College PennWest Edinboro| Chestnut Hill College | Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 424 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| 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 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
CHC | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 424 students)
CHC vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Chestnut Hill College is 181.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at CHC than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($38,950.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than CHC ($15,897 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 Fayette Eberly Campus ($12,000 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 216.9% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($29,288 vs. $9,241)
CHC vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 50 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
CHC vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Penn State Fayette- Eberly 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,818)
- CHC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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/