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Overview |
Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 117.4% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Central College ($43,043.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Cedar Crest College ($23,303 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 17.1% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,860 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 194.7% larger than aid received Central College ($32,415 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College 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 Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 100 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Cedar Crest College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,800)
- Central College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Central College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/