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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Clarks Summit University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BBC | CHC | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
BBC | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $273 |
Diversity |
BBC | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
BBC | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 28% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at CHC than Clarks Summit University ($38,950.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than CHC ($16,176 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 64.4% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($7,300 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 48.1% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($29,288 vs. $19,782)
BBC vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or BBC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Chestnut Hill College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $11,500 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $8,793 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($17,688 vs. $26,481)
- BBC graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($182 vs. $273)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/