Lebanon Valley vs Chestnut Hill College (CHC)

Lebanon Valley College and Chestnut Hill College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Lebanon Valley College, nestled in the picturesque town of Annville, Pennsylvania, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Chestnut Hill College, located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes. While Lebanon Valley College excels in the fields of business, education, and nursing, Chestnut Hill College shines in the areas of communication, psychology, and social work. Both colleges boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into the specifics and discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Chestnut Hill College	Lebanon Valley College
Overview
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Annville, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Small
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%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.9%	77.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $55
SAT range	900 - 1090	1078 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	3.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	1,197	3,019
Total number of admissions given out	1,172	2,344
Admitted students who chose to enroll	198	474
Yield rate	16.9%	20.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$62,008	$63,590
Average net price	$26,658	$26,944
Tuition	$37,950	$45,860
Room & board	$11,000	Room/dormitory: $6,190 Meal plan: $6,620
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 $33,021
Students receiving federal student loan	88.0% Average amount $5,438	70.0% Average amount $5,260
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,009	21.0% Average amount $16,934

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,072 Men 40.3% Women 59.7%	1,691 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%
Graduate students	433 Men 22.6% Women 77.4%	350 Men 35.1% Women 64.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.4%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	470	1,270
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Education Public Administration and Social Service Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.6%	67.9%
Dropout rate	13.6%	5.7%
Transferred out	22.8%	25.7%
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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $81,297 Year 2: $73,425 Year 3: $75,201 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,335 Year 2: $71,104 Year 3: $72,562 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,852 Year 2: $53,629 Year 3: $56,149 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,491 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $54,586 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,807 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $50,588 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,953 Year 2: $42,930 Year 3: $49,963 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,750 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $44,115 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,551 Year 2: $42,309 Year 3: $43,956 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $38,347 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,124 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $37,019

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.