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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 749 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Cedar Crest College is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at Cedar Crest College than Wheeling Jesuit University ($43,043.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than Cedar Crest College ($19,998 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 9.5% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,620 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Wheeling Jesuit University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 49.1% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($32,415 vs. $21,746)
Cedar Crest College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032) is 64 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wheeling Jesuit University (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Cedar Crest College (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $300 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $47,800)
- Wheeling Jesuit University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/