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La Salle University Alma College Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College WMU| Olivet College | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC Comets | CHC | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
OC Comets | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
OC Comets | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 23% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at CHC than Olivet College ($38,950.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than CHC ($21,394 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 6.7% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,242 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 25.4% larger than aid received Olivet College ($29,288 vs. $23,361)
OC Comets vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 35 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming CHC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at OC Comets (20)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
OC Comets vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Chestnut Hill College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $6,000 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/