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Overview |
Tougaloo College | CHC | ||
| Location | Tougaloo, MS | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tougaloo.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tougaloo College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,384 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,718 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,387 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Tougaloo College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,389 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.3% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | 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 |
Tougaloo College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tougaloo College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,004 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $273 |
Diversity |
Tougaloo College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Tougaloo College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Tougaloo College | 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 677 students)
Tougaloo College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tougaloo College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 275.1% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.1% higher at CHC than Tougaloo College ($38,950.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than CHC ($13,718 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 87.5% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($6,400 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Tougaloo College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 212% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($29,288 vs. $9,387)
Tougaloo College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tougaloo College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Tougaloo College .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 122 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming CHC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Tougaloo College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tougaloo College 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 Tougaloo College.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $29,600)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $8,523 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $35,004)
- CHC graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($273 vs. $361)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/