Chestnut Hill College (CHC) vs La Salle University

Chestnut Hill College and La Salle University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Philadelphia, offer distinct educational experiences. Chestnut Hill College, a private Catholic college, boasts a smaller student body and a more selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. La Salle University, a private Catholic university, welcomes a larger and more diverse student population, with an acceptance rate of 80%. While both institutions offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Chestnut Hill College is known for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, while La Salle University excels in business, education, and nursing. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions between these two exceptional institutions and discover which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Chestnut Hill College	La Salle University
Overview
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.9%	81.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $55
SAT range	900 - 1090	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	3.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	1,197	5,818
Total number of admissions given out	1,172	4,733
Admitted students who chose to enroll	198	482
Yield rate	16.9%	10.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$62,008	$42,650
Average net price	$26,658	$24,130
Tuition	$37,950	$32,000
Room & board	$11,000	Room/dormitory: $7,990 Meal plan: $7,360
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $28,263	100.0% Average amount $22,122
Students receiving federal student loan	88.0% Average amount $5,438	52.0% Average amount $5,100
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,009	14.0% Average amount $16,740

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,072 Men 40.3% Women 59.7%	2,746 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%
Graduate students	433 Men 22.6% Women 77.4%	1,297 Men 28.7% Women 71.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	30.2%
International students	1.4%	3.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	470	1,962
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Maryland Delaware

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Education Public Administration and Social Service Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.6%	57.6%
Dropout rate	13.6%	16.3%
Transferred out	22.8%	25.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,667 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $54,640 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,154 Year 2: $47,781 Year 3: $53,687 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,022 Year 3: $52,810 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,248 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $47,224 Human Services, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,247 Year 2: $40,896 Year 3: $45,209 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,017 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $40,934 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,761 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $40,781 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,392 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $38,108 Human Services, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,478 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $35,471 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,213 Year 2: $22,912 Year 3: $32,764	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,894 Year 2: $111,992 Year 3: $112,782 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,139 Year 2: $84,100 Year 3: $91,743 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $64,762 Year 2: $72,510 Year 3: $79,742 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,181 Year 2: $70,642 Year 3: $79,475 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,610 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $77,322 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,148 Year 2: $66,821 Year 3: $76,502 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,448 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $67,797 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,850 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $64,559 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,344 Year 2: $59,011 Year 3: $62,399 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,298 Year 2: $53,608 Year 3: $57,694

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