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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Spalding University | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | CHC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Spalding | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | 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 |
Spalding | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Spalding | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Spalding | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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
- Spalding University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 1,420 students)
Spalding vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at CHC than Spalding University ($38,950.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Spalding ($25,357 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 44.6% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($8,300 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 79.6% larger than aid received Spalding University ($29,288 vs. $16,307)
Spalding vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 4 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Spalding students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Spalding (97.6%)
Spalding vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Spalding University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Spalding University and CHC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($45,300 vs. $45,300)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $1,481 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,481)
- Spalding graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/