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Overview |
Barton College | CHC | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Barton College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Barton College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Barton College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at CHC than Barton College ($38,950.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barton College than CHC ($23,443 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 8.1% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,100 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 25% larger than aid received Barton College ($29,288 vs. $23,431)
Barton College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Chestnut Hill College (966) is 7 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Barton College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Barton College (94.6%)
Barton College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or CHC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CHC and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,700)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/