Chestnut Hill College (CHC) vs Hood College

Chestnut Hill College and Hood College, both private institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Chestnut Hill College, nestled in the vibrant suburbs of Philadelphia, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Hood College's 67%. With a larger student body, Chestnut Hill College fosters a diverse community, while Hood College's smaller size allows for a more personalized learning environment. While both colleges offer a range of undergraduate programs, Chestnut Hill College excels in nursing, business, and education, while Hood College is known for its strength in natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique offerings, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Chestnut Hill College	Hood College
Overview
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Frederick, Maryland
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 and Graduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	72.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.9%	76.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $55	$50
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	3,192
Total number of admissions given out	1,172	2,451
Admitted students who chose to enroll	198	324
Yield rate	16.9%	13.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not 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	$60,372
Average net price	$26,658	$23,755
Tuition	$37,950	$42,510
Room & board	$11,000	Room/dormitory: $6,600 Meal plan: $6,600
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 $32,724
Students receiving federal student loan	88.0% Average amount $5,438	67.0% Average amount $5,419
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $15,009	11.0% Average amount $14,022

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,072 Men 40.3% Women 59.7%	1,217 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%
Graduate students	433 Men 22.6% Women 77.4%	878 Men 30.9% Women 69.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.4%	4.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	470	870
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 Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.6%	66.0%
Dropout rate	13.6%	3.9%
Transferred out	22.8%	29.3%
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	Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,611 Year 2: $71,255 Year 3: $79,885 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,295 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $79,770 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,636 Year 2: $54,252 Year 3: $59,633 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,789 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $51,197 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,433 Year 2: $45,980 Year 3: $47,940 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,936 Year 2: $36,992 Year 3: $42,399 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,488 Year 3: $39,642 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,391 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $37,674 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,281 Year 2: $21,234 Year 3: $27,964 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A

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