Lycoming College vs Chestnut Hill College (CHC)

Lycoming College and Chestnut Hill College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Lycoming, nestled in the scenic Susquehanna Valley, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a diverse student body from various backgrounds. Chestnut Hill, situated in the vibrant Philadelphia suburbs, maintains a more selective admissions process, resulting in a smaller, close-knit community. While Lycoming excels in the fields of business, education, and nursing, Chestnut Hill shines in the liberal arts, sciences, and social sciences. 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 further details and discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Chestnut Hill College	Lycoming College
Overview
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	City: 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
Students retention rate	68.0%	74.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.9%	74.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $55
SAT range	900 - 1090	1080 - 1250
ACT range	N/A	23 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	3.0%	37.0%
Students submitting ACT score		6.0%
Total number of applicants	1,197	2,791
Total number of admissions given out	1,172	2,086
Admitted students who chose to enroll	198	318
Yield rate	16.9%	15.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$62,008	$61,230
Average net price	$26,658	$19,508
Tuition	$37,950	$43,232
Room & board	$11,000	Room/dormitory: $7,022 Meal plan: $6,750
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 $38,533
Students receiving federal student loan	88.0% Average amount $5,438	80.0% Average amount $5,456
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,009	17.0% Average amount $14,479

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,072 Men 40.3% Women 59.7%	1,089 Men 45.1% Women 54.9%
Graduate students	433 Men 22.6% Women 77.4%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	41.5%
International students	1.4%	3.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	470	1,073
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 Maryland New York Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Education Public Administration and Social Service Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Social Sciences Physical Science 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%	66.9%
Dropout rate	13.6%	8.9%
Transferred out	22.8%	24.2%
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 (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,606 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $52,184 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,269 Year 2: $29,956 Year 3: $42,355 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,886 Year 2: $33,518 Year 3: $39,565 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $36,306 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,385 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $36,164 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,802 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $31,641 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,783 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A Classical and Ancient Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $17,950 Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A

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