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Overview |
Anderson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Cedar Crest College than Anderson University ($43,043.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Cedar Crest College ($21,459 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 11.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,420 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Anderson University ($32,415 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 82 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Cedar Crest College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,400)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Anderson University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/