University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs Chestnut Hill College (CHC)

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Chestnut Hill College. With acceptance rates of 88% and 86%, respectively, both institutions welcome a diverse student body. While University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown boasts a larger student population, Chestnut Hill College fosters a more intimate learning environment. Discover their unique strengths in popular majors like Business, Education, and Nursing. Compare graduation rates, tuition fees, and financial aid opportunities to make an informed decision. Delve into the comparison table to find the institution that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Chestnut Hill College	University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Overview
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	74.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.9%	91.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $55
SAT range	900 - 1090	1020 - 1230
ACT range	N/A	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	3.0%	57.0%
Students submitting ACT score		6.0%
Total number of applicants	1,197	1,452
Total number of admissions given out	1,172	1,335
Admitted students who chose to enroll	198	465
Yield rate	16.9%	34.8%
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	In state: $30,560 Out of state: $42,200
Average net price	$26,658	$17,627
Tuition	$37,950	In state: $13,394 Out of state: $25,034
Room & board	$11,000	Room/dormitory: $6,191 Meal plan: $4,145
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $28,263	97.0% Average amount $11,255
Students receiving federal student loan	88.0% Average amount $5,438	65.0% Average amount $5,098
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,009	16.0% Average amount $12,618

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,072 Men 40.3% Women 59.7%	2,121 Men 56.4% Women 43.6%
Graduate students	433 Men 22.6% Women 77.4%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	9.4%
International students	1.4%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	470	1,831
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 Florida Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Psychology Education Public Administration and Social Service Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Engineering Education Computer and Information Science Social Sciences Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.6%	49.2%
Dropout rate	13.6%	11.2%
Transferred out	22.8%	39.1%
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	Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,207 Year 2: $68,422 Year 3: $78,240 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,837 Year 2: $67,202 Year 3: $76,432 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,448 Year 2: $68,918 Year 3: $76,191 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,419 Year 2: $66,728 Year 3: $73,675 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,983 Year 2: $65,131 Year 3: $73,094 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,469 Year 2: $62,856 Year 3: $69,999 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,939 Year 2: $58,479 Year 3: $65,130 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,316 Year 2: $55,136 Year 3: $62,794 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,999 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $62,373 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,370 Year 2: $52,977 Year 3: $62,311

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