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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Cedar Crest College is 77.1% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Freed Hardeman University ($43,043.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Cedar Crest College ($18,556 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 60% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($7,950 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 86.8% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($32,415 vs. $17,349)
Cedar Crest College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 133 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is the same as at Freed Hardeman University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/