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Overview |
CHC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
CHC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 86% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Salve Regina University than Chestnut Hill College ($45,250.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Salve Regina University ($25,357 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 37.5% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($12,000 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($29,288 vs. $26,787)
CHC vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or CHC .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
CHC vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $9,000 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/