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Overview |
McPherson College | CHC | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
McPherson College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
McPherson College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 28% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 19.9% more expensive to attend than McPherson College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at CHC than McPherson College ($38,950.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McPherson College than CHC ($25,065 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 21% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,918 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 33.6% larger than aid received McPherson College ($29,288 vs. $21,916)
McPherson College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 26 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman McPherson College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at McPherson College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $1,100 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,200)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,481)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/