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Overview |
CHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
CHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $258 |
Diversity |
CHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CHC | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or East Stroudsburg University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 404.8% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at CHC than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($38,950.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than CHC ($17,278 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 5.3% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,400 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 364.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($29,288 vs. $6,302)
CHC vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 21 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming CHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than East Stroudsburg University (93.6%)
CHC vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or East Stroudsburg University? 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 East Stroudsburg University and CHC.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $200 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/