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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Chestnut Hill College | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | SLC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
CHC | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CHC | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $276 |
Diversity |
CHC | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
CHC | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CHC | SLC | ||
| 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
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 444 students)
CHC vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or SLC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at CHC than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($38,950.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 4.3% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,510 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($29,288 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or CHC .
CHC vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or SLC? 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 SLC and CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $6,100 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,200)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $245 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,726)
- CHC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($273 vs. $276)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/