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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Montclair State University| Emmaus Bible College | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible 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 | $9,050 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $286 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 117.4% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College ($43,043.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Cedar Crest College ($15,521 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 40.6% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($9,050 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 118.2% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($32,415 vs. $14,856)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 101 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is the same as at Cedar Crest College (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $12,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,750)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($160 vs. $286)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/