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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | - | ||
| Admitted | 797 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $254 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Ohio 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 273 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Ohio Valley University?
- Cedar Crest College is 92.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at Cedar Crest College than Ohio Valley University ($43,043.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 38.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($9,190 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($32,415 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Cedar Crest College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Ohio 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 Ohio Valley University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Ohio Valley University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,750)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($254 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/