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East Stroudsburg University La Salle University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro| Chestnut Hill College | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | LHU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
CHC | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CHC | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CHC | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CHC | LHU | ||
| 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or LHU?
- Chestnut Hill College is 404.8% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at CHC than Lock Haven University ($38,950.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 15.9% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($10,350 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Lock Haven University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($29,288 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 18 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CHC (3.12)
CHC vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or LHU? 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 LHU and CHC.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Chestnut Hill College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $3,200 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,100)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/