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La Salle University Alvernia University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill| Chestnut Hill College | Rosemont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Rosemont College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Rosemont, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | rosemont.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Rosemont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $19,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $19,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $19,741 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $15,072 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CHC | Rosemont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 950 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Rosemont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Rosemont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Rosemont College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CHC | Rosemont College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Rosemont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 754 students)
CHC vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Rosemont College?
- Chestnut Hill College is 95.8% more expensive to attend than Rosemont College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $19,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at CHC than Rosemont College ($38,950.00 vs. $19,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rosemont College than CHC ($19,741 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 9.4% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($12,000 vs. $13,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 94.3% larger than aid received Rosemont College ($29,288 vs. $15,072)
CHC vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 82 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming CHC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman Rosemont College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Rosemont College (75.6%)
CHC vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Rosemont College? 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 Rosemont College and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $2,300 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Rosemont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/