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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1030/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Park University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Point Park University?
- Cedar Crest College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Point Park University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Point Park University ($43,043.00 vs. $34,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Point Park University ($23,500 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 3.9% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,240 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Point Park University ($32,415 vs. $25,771)
Cedar Crest College vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Point Park University (995) is 27 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Point Park University (82%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Point Park University? 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 Point Park University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is the same as at Point Park University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,800)
- Point Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Point Park University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/