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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | PC | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $269 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | PC | ||
| 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,199 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or PC?
- Cedar Crest College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Presbyterian College ($43,043.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Cedar Crest College ($21,571 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 12.6% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,300 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($34,379 vs. $32,415)
Cedar Crest College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 114 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than PC (59.4%)
Cedar Crest College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or PC? 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 PC and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Cedar Crest College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $100 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $1,642 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,750)
- PC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($269 vs. $286)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/