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Overview |
CHC | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
CHC | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CHC | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or La Salle University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 19.3% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at CHC than La Salle University ($38,950.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than CHC ($17,552 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 21.2% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,000 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 0.9% larger than aid received La Salle University ($29,288 vs. $29,025)
CHC vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or CHC .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 24 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming CHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than La Salle University (94.2%)
CHC vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or La Salle 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 La Salle University and CHC.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $13,000 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/