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La Salle University Wartburg College Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Grand View University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grand View University | CHC | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grandview.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand View University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,418 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,418 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,956 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,236 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,893 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Grand View University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,856 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1080 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grand View University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand View University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,908 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $273 |
Diversity |
Grand View University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Grand View University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Grand View University | 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
- Grand View University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (1,827 students vs. 1,420 students)
Grand View University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 24% more expensive to attend than Grand View University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $31,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at CHC than Grand View University ($38,950.00 vs. $31,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand View University than CHC ($20,236 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand View University are 9.5% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($10,956 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 27.9% larger than aid received Grand View University ($29,288 vs. $22,893)
Grand View University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grand View University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Grand View University .
- The average SAT score at Grand View University (969) is 3 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Grand View University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Grand View University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CHC (3.12)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than CHC (98.2%)
Grand View University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand View 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 Grand View University.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Grand View University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Grand View University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,900)
- Grand View University students graduate with a $2,573 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($23,908 vs. $26,481)
- Grand View University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($247 vs. $273)
- More Grand View University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/