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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Bates Rosemont College| Bay State College | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bay State College | CHC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Bay State College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 52 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
Bay State College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Bay State College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bay State College | 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 Bay State College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Bay State College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at CHC than Bay State College ($38,950.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Bay State College ($25,357 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 12.5% lower than costs at Bay State College ($12,000 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Bay State College (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 185.9% larger than aid received Bay State College ($29,288 vs. $10,243)
Bay State College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Bay State College .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
Bay State College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State 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 Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Bay State College (44% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $31,600)
- Bay State College students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- Bay State College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/