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Overview |
Dominican College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 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 |
Dominican College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $286 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Dominican College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | 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
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,407 students vs. 1,324 students)
Dominican College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($43,043.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Dominican College ($23,500 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 10.2% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,722 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Dominican College of Blauvelt (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 43% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($32,415 vs. $22,666)
Dominican College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican 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 Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 89 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Dominican College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $3,700 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $47,800)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/