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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Delaware Valley University?
- Cedar Crest College is 9% more expensive to attend than Delaware Valley University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Delaware Valley University ($43,043.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Delaware Valley University ($23,500 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 16.7% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,722 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 14% larger than aid received Delaware Valley University ($32,415 vs. $28,430)
Cedar Crest College vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Delaware Valley University (994) is 26 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Delaware Valley University? 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 Delaware Valley University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Cedar Crest College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,100)
- Delaware Valley University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- Delaware Valley University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/