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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or La Salle University?
- Cedar Crest College is 31.9% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than La Salle University ($43,043.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Cedar Crest College ($17,552 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 14.4% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,722 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 11.7% larger than aid received La Salle University ($32,415 vs. $29,025)
Cedar Crest College vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 22 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 La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Cedar Crest College (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $47,800)
- La Salle University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- La Salle University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/