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Overview |
Albion College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,456 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #332 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,410 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,410 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,470 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,351 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,406 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,827 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,541 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $286 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Albion College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Albion 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
- Albion College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,324 students)
Albion College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Cedar Crest College?
- Albion College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Albion College than Cedar Crest College ($54,410.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Cedar Crest College ($19,351 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albion College are 2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,470 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 46.2% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($47,406 vs. $32,415)
Albion College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion 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 Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 136 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Albion College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion 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 Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Cedar Crest College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $47,800)
- Albion College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,200 vs. $27,750)
- Albion College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($281 vs. $286)
- More Albion College 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/