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Overview |
CHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1160/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $289 |
Diversity |
CHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 77% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,399 students)
CHC vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Saint Michael's College than Chestnut Hill College ($47,640.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Saint Michael's College ($25,357 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 25% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($12,000 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($37,162 vs. $29,288)
CHC vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or CHC .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
CHC vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $7,300 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $1,519 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $28,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($273 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/