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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Sterling College | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | CHC | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SC | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $273 |
Diversity |
SC | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
SC | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SC | 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 SC based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 36.7% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at CHC than Sterling College ($38,950.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than CHC ($22,680 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 28.5% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($9,336 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 48.5% larger than aid received Sterling College ($29,288 vs. $19,729)
SC vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or SC .
- The average SAT score at Sterling College (990) is 24 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming SC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than SC (61.1%)
SC vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Chestnut Hill College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $7,900 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($24,663 vs. $26,481)
- SC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($255 vs. $273)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/