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Overview |
CHC | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
CHC | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $277 |
Diversity |
CHC | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CHC | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 875 students)
CHC vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Chestnut Hill College is 166.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at CHC than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($38,950.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than CHC ($16,594 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 8.2% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($12,000 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 170.6% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($29,288 vs. $10,823)
CHC vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 11 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming CHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Penn State Worthington Scranton (94%)
CHC vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Chestnut Hill College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $10,000 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $337 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,818)
- CHC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($273 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/