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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Mount Marty College Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| University of Saint Mary | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of St. Mary | CHC | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | 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 |
University of St. Mary | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $273 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | CHC | ||
| 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 University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,267 students)
University of St. Mary vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at CHC than University of Saint Mary ($38,950.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than CHC ($21,887 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 32.3% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,070 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 23.9% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($29,288 vs. $23,638)
University of St. Mary vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or University of St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Mary (978) is 12 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming University of St. Mary students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
University of St. Mary vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary 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 University of St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than University of Saint Mary (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $2,731 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,481)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($245 vs. $273)
- More University of St. Mary 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/