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Overview |
Centenary University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Centenary University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $286 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
Centenary University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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
- Centenary University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 1,324 students)
Centenary University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Centenary University ($43,043.00 vs. $34,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Cedar Crest College ($21,935 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 0.4% lower than costs at Centenary University ($12,722 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Centenary University ($32,415 vs. $27,592)
Centenary University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Centenary University .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 39 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Centenary University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary University or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Centenary University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,800)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,750)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($263 vs. $286)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/