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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Chestnut Hill College | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | LRC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
CHC | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
CHC | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
CHC | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CHC | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or LRC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at CHC than La Roche College ($38,950.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Roche College than CHC ($24,233 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 7.4% lower than costs at La Roche College ($12,000 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than La Roche College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 39.8% larger than aid received La Roche College ($29,288 vs. $20,948)
CHC vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 27 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman LRC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than LRC (97.4%)
CHC vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or LRC? 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 LRC and CHC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Chestnut Hill College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $1,000 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,300)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,481)
- LRC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/