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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $286 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,324 students)
CCSU vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 565.3% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Central Connecticut State University ($43,043.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Cedar Crest College ($17,088 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,464 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 421.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($32,415 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 43 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 CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Central Connecticut State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,800)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,750)
- CCSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($232 vs. $286)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/