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Alvernia University LHU Temple Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Montclair State University| Cedar Crest College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | - | ||
| Admitted | 797 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Penn College?
- Cedar Crest College is 178.6% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($43,043.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Cedar Crest College ($23,030 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 4.9% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,130 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 346.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,415 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Cedar Crest College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Penn 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 Penn College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,750)
- Penn College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($222 vs. $286)
- More Penn College 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/