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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Wilkes?
- Cedar Crest College is 10% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Cedar Crest College than Wilkes University ($43,043.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Wilkes ($23,500 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 24.6% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,722 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($32,415 vs. $29,441)
Cedar Crest College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 85 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Cedar Crest College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,800)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/