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Overview |
CHC | D&E College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 880/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CHC | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $245 |
Diversity |
CHC | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
CHC | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CHC | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 650 students)
CHC vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or D&E College?
- Chestnut Hill College is 30.4% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at CHC than Davis & Elkins College ($38,950.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than CHC ($20,126 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 18.5% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($10,125 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($29,288 vs. $25,119)
CHC vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 38 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than D&E College (75.3%)
CHC vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or D&E College? 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 D&E College and CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Davis & Elkins College (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $7,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,769 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,481)
- D&E College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($245 vs. $273)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/