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Overview |
Caldwell University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 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 |
Caldwell University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $286 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 3% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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
- Caldwell University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,324 students)
Caldwell University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than Caldwell University ($43,043.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Cedar Crest College ($20,612 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 5.3% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($12,722 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($32,415 vs. $30,231)
Caldwell University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell 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 Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Caldwell University (969) is 1 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell 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 Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Cedar Crest College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,750)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($266 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/