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Overview |
CHC | RIC | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
CHC | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $219 |
Diversity |
CHC | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
CHC | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CHC | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or RIC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 310.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at CHC than Rhode Island College ($38,950.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than CHC ($11,014 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 11.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,000 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 288.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($29,288 vs. $7,537)
CHC vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 53 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming CHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at RIC (3.08)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than RIC (87.5%)
CHC vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or RIC? 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 RIC and CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is the same as at Rhode Island College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $3,300 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,281 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,481)
- RIC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($219 vs. $273)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/