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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple WSC Montclair State University| Hastings College | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hastings College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 936 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,190 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,128 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,885 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hastings College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,121 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,513 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
Hastings College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Hastings College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Hastings 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 936 students)
Hastings College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 32% more expensive to attend than Hastings College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Cedar Crest College than Hastings College ($43,043.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hastings College than Cedar Crest College ($22,128 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hastings College are 13.7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,190 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 25.2% larger than aid received Hastings College ($32,415 vs. $25,885)
Hastings College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings 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 Hastings College .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 87 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Hastings College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Hastings College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings 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 Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Cedar Crest College (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Hastings College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,000)
- Hastings College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Hastings College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/