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Temple Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State TU Drexel WVU Ship Pitt Penn State Brandywine Penn State Abington| Chestnut Hill College | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | WCU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
CHC | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $242 |
Diversity |
CHC | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CHC | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CHC | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or WCU?
- Chestnut Hill College is 404.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at CHC than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($38,950.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than CHC ($22,973 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 18.6% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,000 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 438.1% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($29,288 vs. $5,443)
CHC vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or CHC .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 106 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming WCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than WCU (87.8%)
CHC vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or WCU? 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 WCU and CHC.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Chestnut Hill College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,700 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,300)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,981 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,481)
- WCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/