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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | CHC | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $273 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at CHC than Graceland University Lamoni ($38,950.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than CHC ($16,627 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 18.8% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($10,100 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 1.6% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($29,753 vs. $29,288)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 5 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Graceland University-Lamoni students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Chestnut Hill College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $2,937 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($23,544 vs. $26,481)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($243 vs. $273)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/