York College of Pennsylvania (YCP) vs Chestnut Hill College (CHC)

York College of Pennsylvania and Chestnut Hill College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. York College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body, while Chestnut Hill College maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. In terms of academics, York College excels in engineering and business programs, whereas Chestnut Hill College shines in the liberal arts and nursing. With York College's higher graduation rate, students may find themselves better prepared for their post-graduate endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Chestnut Hill College	York College of Pennsylvania
Overview
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	York, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
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%	74.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.9%	77.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $55
SAT range	900 - 1090	1028 - 1220
ACT range	N/A	22 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	3.0%	46.0%
Students submitting ACT score		4.0%
Total number of applicants	1,197	5,584
Total number of admissions given out	1,172	4,338
Admitted students who chose to enroll	198	738
Yield rate	16.9%	17.0%
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	$37,740
Average net price	$26,658	$22,543
Tuition	$37,950	$20,260
Room & board	$11,000	Room/dormitory: $6,720 Meal plan: $5,330
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $28,263	99.0% Average amount $11,797
Students receiving federal student loan	88.0% Average amount $5,438	67.0% Average amount $5,384
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,009	22.0% Average amount $13,770

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,072 Men 40.3% Women 59.7%	3,527 Men 43.6% Women 56.4%
Graduate students	433 Men 22.6% Women 77.4%	325 Men 22.2% Women 77.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.4%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	470	2,252
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	Business Health Professions Education Engineering Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.6%	65.6%
Dropout rate	13.6%	9.4%
Transferred out	22.8%	24.1%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,210 Year 2: $63,362 Year 3: $67,954 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,121 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $57,453 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,513 Year 2: $54,644 Year 3: $54,113 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,700 Year 2: $42,363 Year 3: $53,049 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,425 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $49,571 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,439 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $46,401 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,479 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $45,954 Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,398 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $45,342 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,774 Year 2: $42,905 Year 3: $45,202 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,722 Year 2: $29,250 Year 3: $44,722

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