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Doane University Alvernia University Moravian College OU Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Baker WSU Montclair State University| Kansas Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $286 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Kansas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($43,043.00 vs. $31,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than Cedar Crest College ($22,617 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 17.8% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,800 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 50.5% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($32,415 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 52 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,825 vs. $27,750)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($256 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/