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Overview |
CSE | CHC | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
CSE | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
CSE | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
CSE | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CSE | CHC | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at CHC than College of Saint Elizabeth ($38,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than CHC ($21,689 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 6.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($12,000 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 2.1% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($29,905 vs. $29,288)
CSE vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 160 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman CSE students have at the same average high school GPA (3.12) as students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or CHC? 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 CHC and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Chestnut Hill College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $200 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,300)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- CSE graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/