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Overview |
Curry College | CHC | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Curry College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Curry College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Curry College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,420 students)
Curry College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or CHC?
- Curry College is 9% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Curry College than Chestnut Hill College ($42,440.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Curry College ($25,357 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 41.9% lower than costs at Curry College ($12,000 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($29,402 vs. $29,288)
Curry College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 25 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Curry College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $5,400 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $45,300)
- Curry College students graduate with a $481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,481)
- Curry College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/