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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | CHC | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Saint Peters; SPC | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,420 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Peters; SPC for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at CHC than Saint Peter's University ($38,950.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than CHC ($11,996 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 42.6% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,000 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($35,256 vs. $29,288)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 48 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming CHC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Saint Peters; SPC (88.8%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Chestnut Hill College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $3,100 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,300)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Saint Peters; SPC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/