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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Emory and Henry College?
- Cedar Crest College is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Cedar Crest College than Emory and Henry College ($43,043.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Cedar Crest College ($20,834 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 8.5% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,722 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Emory and Henry College ($32,415 vs. $31,643)
Cedar Crest College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 12 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 Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Cedar Crest College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,700)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/