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Overview |
Carlow University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 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 |
Carlow University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Carlow University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Carlow 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
- Carlow University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,324 students)
Carlow University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Cedar Crest College than Carlow University ($43,043.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Cedar Crest College ($17,437 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 2.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,722 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 21.3% larger than aid received Carlow University ($32,415 vs. $26,713)
Carlow University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow 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 Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 4 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 Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Carlow University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow 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 Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Cedar Crest College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/