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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | King College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | King College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | King 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
- King College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or King College?
- Cedar Crest College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Cedar Crest College than King College ($43,043.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King College than Cedar Crest College ($22,626 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 27.7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($9,960 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 42.7% larger than aid received King College ($32,415 vs. $22,715)
Cedar Crest College vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at King College (1005) is 37 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 King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than King College (60.8%)
Cedar Crest College vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or King 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 King College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than King College (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $700 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,800)
- King College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,750)
- King College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($237 vs. $286)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College 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/