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Overview |
Wilmington College | CHC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 964 | 1,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmington.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,837 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,837 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,495 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,915 | $28,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,805 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wilmington College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,877 | 2,559 | ||
| Admitted | 1,588 | 2,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilmington College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Wilmington College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Wilmington College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington College | 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (1,402 students vs. 964 students)
Wilmington College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $29,837.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at CHC than Wilmington College ($38,950.00 vs. $29,837.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington College than CHC ($24,915 vs. $28,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 7% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,495 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College as Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 77% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($29,744 vs. $16,805)
Wilmington College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Wilmington College .
- The average SAT score at Wilmington College (966) is the same at CHC (966)
- Incoming Wilmington College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at CHC (3.12)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than CHC (79.1%)
Wilmington College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington 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 Wilmington College.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,000)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/