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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Chestnut Hill College | Potomac College Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 17% |
Admission |
CHC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
CHC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $315 |
Diversity |
CHC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
CHC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 86% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 534 students)
CHC vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Potomac College-Washington?
- Chestnut Hill College is 576.2% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Washington for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 576.2% higher at CHC than Potomac College Washington ($38,950.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac College Washington than CHC ($16,802 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Washington are 5.6% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,360 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Potomac College Washington (97% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 693.9% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($29,288 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or CHC .
CHC vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Potomac College Washington (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Washington earn on average $6,100 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $4,019 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($26,481 vs. $30,500)
- CHC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($273 vs. $315)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/