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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Excelsior University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Excelsior University | CHC | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,833 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | excelsior.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Excelsior University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Excelsior University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Excelsior University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Excelsior University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,870 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $112 | $273 |
Diversity |
Excelsior University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Excelsior University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Excelsior University | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 1,420 students)
Excelsior University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Excelsior University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CHC than Excelsior University ($38,950.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Excelsior University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($29,288 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Excelsior University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Excelsior University .
Excelsior University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Excelsior University 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 Excelsior University.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $15,611 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($10,870 vs. $26,481)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($112 vs. $273)
- More Excelsior University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/