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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Montclair State University| Eastern Nazarene College | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern Nazarene College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $286 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 61% more expensive to attend than Eastern Nazarene College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Cedar Crest College than Eastern Nazarene College ($43,043.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Nazarene College than Cedar Crest College ($20,283 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 18.9% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,700 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 55.1% larger than aid received Eastern Nazarene College ($32,415 vs. $20,900)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Nazarene College (978) is 10 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than Cedar Crest College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $300 more per year than Eastern Nazarene College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,500)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $4,945 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($22,805 vs. $27,750)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($235 vs. $286)
- More Eastern Nazarene College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/