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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Point University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | CHC | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Point U | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 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 |
Point U | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $273 |
Diversity |
Point U | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Point U | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Point U | 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
- Point University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,015 students vs. 1,420 students)
Point U vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 84.2% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at CHC than Point University ($38,950.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point University than CHC ($19,890 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 33.3% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,000 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 95.8% larger than aid received Point University ($29,288 vs. $14,960)
Point U vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 56 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming CHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Point U students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Point University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $35,000)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $1,206 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,687)
- CHC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($273 vs. $286)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/