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Overview |
Adrian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | adrian.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Adrian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,321 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,321 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,980 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,870 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,555 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Adrian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Adrian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Adrian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Adrian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Adrian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Adrian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 1,324 students)
Adrian College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Adrian College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Adrian College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $38,321.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Cedar Crest College than Adrian College ($43,043.00 vs. $38,321.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Adrian College ($23,500 vs. $24,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 2% lower than costs at Adrian College ($12,722 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Adrian College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 2.7% larger than aid received Adrian College ($32,415 vs. $31,555)
Adrian College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Adrian College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Adrian College .
- The average SAT score at Adrian College (1008) is 40 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 Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Adrian College (69.1%)
Adrian College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Adrian College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Adrian College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Adrian College (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,900)
- Adrian College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Adrian College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/