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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Northern Illinois Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Judson University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | CHC | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #837 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,331 | $28,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,948 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 873 | 2,559 | ||
| Admitted | 551 | 2,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1080 | 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 |
Judson University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $273 |
Diversity |
Judson University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Judson University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Judson 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
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,402 students vs. 1,058 students)
Judson University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at CHC than Judson University ($38,950.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than CHC ($21,331 vs. $28,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 4.1% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,820 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Judson University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Judson University ($29,744 vs. $21,948)
Judson University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 120 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Judson University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Judson University (63.1%)
Judson University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $500 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $3,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,481)
- Judson University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($237 vs. $273)
- More Judson University 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/