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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $193 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Tennessee Wesleyan 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,052 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Cedar Crest College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($43,043.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Cedar Crest College ($13,591 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 47.9% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($8,600 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 44.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($32,415 vs. $22,442)
Cedar Crest College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 51 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,750)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($193 vs. $286)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/