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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Cedar Crest College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Roanoke College?
- Cedar Crest College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Roanoke College ($43,043.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Roanoke College ($23,500 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 20.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,722 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 11.6% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($36,176 vs. $32,415)
Cedar Crest College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 124 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Cedar Crest College (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,800)
- Roanoke College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Roanoke College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Roanoke College 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/