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La Salle University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Penn State Altoona Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Ship Millersville University of Pennsylvania Rosemont College Penn State Harrisburg| Chestnut Hill College | Penn State Mont Alto | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Mont Alto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 670 | ||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $19,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $9,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
CHC | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Penn State Mont Alto based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 670 students)
CHC vs. Penn State Mont Alto Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Penn State Mont Alto?
- Chestnut Hill College is 181.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Mont Alto for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at CHC than Penn State Mont Alto ($38,950.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Mont Alto than CHC ($19,838 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 2.1% lower than costs at Penn State Mont Alto ($12,000 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Penn State Mont Alto (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 221% larger than aid received Penn State Mont Alto ($29,288 vs. $9,124)
CHC vs. Penn State Mont Alto Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Penn State Mont Alto? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Mont Alto or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 11 points higher than at Penn State Mont Alto (955)
- Incoming CHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State Mont Alto (21)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Penn State Mont Alto (91.3%)
CHC vs. Penn State Mont Alto Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Penn State Mont Alto? 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 Mont Alto and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Mont Alto is higher than Chestnut Hill College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,818)
- CHC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Mont Alto graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Mont Alto 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/