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La Salle University Lesley University Suffolk University Dean College Immaculata University Framingham State University Bridgewater State Emmanuel College Cabrini College University of Massachusetts-Boston Temple Penn State Schuylkill| Lasell College | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lasell College | CHC | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lasell College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 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 |
Lasell College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Lasell College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | 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
- Lasell College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (1,591 students vs. 1,420 students)
Lasell College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or CHC?
- Lasell College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Lasell College than Chestnut Hill College ($40,980.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Lasell College ($25,357 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 37.5% lower than costs at Lasell College ($12,000 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($32,757 vs. $29,288)
Lasell College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Lasell College (966) is the same at CHC (966)
- Incoming Lasell College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Lasell College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.12) as students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Lasell College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell 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 Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Lasell College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,100)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/