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Overview |
Judson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $286 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Judson University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Cedar Crest College than Judson University ($43,043.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Cedar Crest College ($19,268 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 12.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,320 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 53.5% larger than aid received Judson University ($32,415 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University 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 Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 118 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Judson University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,750)
- Judson University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($237 vs. $286)
- More Judson University 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/