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Overview |
Westminster College | CHC | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 610 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster-mo.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,248 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,248 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,768 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,039 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Westminster College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,051 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,544 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | 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 |
Westminster College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,437 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $273 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Westminster College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 610 students)
Westminster College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at CHC than Westminster College ($38,950.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Westminster College ($25,357 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 2% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,762 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Westminster College ($29,288 vs. $22,039)
Westminster College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1084) is 118 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $2,600 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $45,300)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $44 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($26,437 vs. $26,481)
- Chestnut Hill College and Westminster College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($273 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/