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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | CHC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,869 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,417 | $28,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,808 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,291 | 2,559 | ||
| Admitted | 988 | 2,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $273 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (1,402 students vs. 1,074 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 189.8% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.8% higher at CHC than Goldey Beacom College ($38,950.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than CHC ($17,417 vs. $28,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 12.8% lower than costs at Goldey Beacom College ($12,300 vs. $13,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Goldey Beacom College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 280.9% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($29,744 vs. $7,808)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman CHC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Goldey-Beacom College (76.5%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $700 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,600)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $2,806 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($23,675 vs. $26,481)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($244 vs. $273)
- More Goldey-Beacom College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/