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La Salle University Millersville University of Pennsylvania Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Chestnut Hill College | Salem International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Salem International University | ||
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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 | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $275 |
Diversity |
CHC | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
CHC | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Salem International University | ||
| 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 Salem International University based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 984 students)
CHC vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Salem International University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 205.5% more expensive to attend than Salem International University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.5% higher at CHC than Salem International University ($38,950.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem International University than CHC ($13,132 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 42.9% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($8,400 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem International University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 268.2% larger than aid received Salem International University ($29,288 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or CHC .
CHC vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Salem International University? 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 Salem International University and CHC.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Salem International University (44% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $33,600)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $137 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem International University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,618)
- CHC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salem International University graduates. ($273 vs. $275)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/