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Overview |
CHC | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
CHC | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $254 |
Diversity |
CHC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
CHC | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CHC | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 Liberty University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or West Liberty University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 346.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at CHC than West Liberty University ($38,950.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than CHC ($13,788 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 19.8% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($10,020 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than West Liberty University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 402.9% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($29,288 vs. $5,824)
CHC vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or CHC .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 18 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming CHC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
CHC vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and CHC.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $7,400 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,864 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,481)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($254 vs. $273)
- More West Liberty University 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/