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Overview |
Muskingum | CHC | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Muskingum | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Muskingum | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Muskingum | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muskingum University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,117 students vs. 1,420 students)
Muskingum vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at CHC than Muskingum University ($38,950.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than CHC ($19,682 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 4.2% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($12,000 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Muskingum University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 21.8% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($29,288 vs. $24,048)
Muskingum vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 18 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Muskingum students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Muskingum vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Chestnut Hill College (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,100)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/