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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Monroe College-Main Campus Rosemont College| Plaza College | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plaza College | CHC | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Plaza College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Plaza College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $273 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Plaza College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 199.6% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.6% higher at CHC than Plaza College ($38,950.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than CHC ($17,178 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 71.4% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($7,000 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Plaza College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 329.3% larger than aid received Plaza College ($29,288 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Plaza College .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $12,566 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($13,915 vs. $26,481)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($143 vs. $273)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/