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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Cedar Crest College | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $211 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Chatham?
- Cedar Crest College is 6% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Chatham University ($43,043.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Chatham ($23,500 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 0% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,719 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Chatham University ($32,415 vs. $27,330)
Cedar Crest College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Cedar Crest College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,750)
- Chatham graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($211 vs. $286)
- More Chatham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/