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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Waynesburg University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Waynesburg College?
- Cedar Crest College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than Waynesburg University ($43,043.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Cedar Crest College ($22,281 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 5% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,120 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 85.6% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($32,415 vs. $17,464)
Cedar Crest College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 51 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Cedar Crest College (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,800)
- Waynesburg University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Waynesburg College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/