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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Northern Michigan University Rosemont College| Finlandia University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Finlandia University | CHC | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Finlandia University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Finlandia University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at CHC than Finlandia University ($38,950.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Finlandia University than CHC ($20,539 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 20.3% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,978 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 86.3% larger than aid received Finlandia University ($29,288 vs. $15,722)
Finlandia University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Finlandia University .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 80 points higher than at Finlandia University (886)
- Incoming CHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Finlandia University (19)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
Finlandia University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University or CHC? 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 CHC and Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Finlandia University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,100)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Finlandia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/