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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill UArts Rosemont College| Chestnut Hill College | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | PAFA | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
CHC | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
CHC | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $274 |
Diversity |
CHC | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
CHC | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 42% | ||
Campus |
CHC | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 172 students)
CHC vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 4% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at PAFA than Chestnut Hill College ($40,500.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than PAFA ($25,357 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 45.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,000 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 82.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($29,288 vs. $16,087)
CHC vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or CHC .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than PAFA (91.3%)
CHC vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or PAFA? 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 PAFA and CHC.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Chestnut Hill College (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $23,300 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $22,000)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $19 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,500)
- CHC graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($273 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/