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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Chestnut Hill College | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,402 | 1,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $25,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $25,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,583 | $21,567 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $17,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
CHC | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,559 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 2,025 | 961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $266 |
Diversity |
CHC | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
CHC | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Wilson College | ||
| 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
- Wilson College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (1,694 students vs. 1,402 students)
CHC vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Wilson College?
- Chestnut Hill College is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $25,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at CHC than Wilson College ($38,950.00 vs. $25,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than CHC ($21,567 vs. $28,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 1.1% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($12,162 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 71.4% larger than aid received Wilson College ($29,744 vs. $17,358)
CHC vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 25 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CHC (3.12)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than CHC (79.1%)
CHC vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or Wilson 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 Wilson College and CHC.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $731 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,481)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($266 vs. $273)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/