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Millersville University of Pennsylvania La Salle University IPFW ECU SUNY College at Oneonta Immaculata University IUPUI SUNY Cortland Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg| Chestnut Hill College | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 460 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
| 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 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
CHC | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 460 students)
CHC vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Penn State New Kensington?
- Chestnut Hill College is 181.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at CHC than Penn State New Kensington ($38,950.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than CHC ($19,757 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 New Kensington ($12,000 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Penn State New Kensington (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 272.6% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($29,288 vs. $7,860)
CHC vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Penn State New Kensington (980) is 14 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming CHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Penn State New Kensington (91.4%)
CHC vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Penn State New Kensington (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,818)
- CHC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Penn State New Kensington 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/