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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Montclair State University| Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KMBC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Vancleve, KY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 78 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kmbc.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
KMBC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,150 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,150 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,430 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,885 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,349 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KMBC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 27 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1170 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KMBC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KMBC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $286 |
Diversity |
KMBC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
KMBC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
KMBC | 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 KMBC based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 78 students)
KMBC vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KMBC or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 370.4% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($43,043.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Cedar Crest College ($9,885 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 134.3% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($5,430 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 410.6% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($32,415 vs. $6,349)
KMBC vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KMBC 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 KMBC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Mountain Bible College (990) is 22 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 KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KMBC (3.33)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than KMBC (45%)
KMBC vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KMBC 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 KMBC.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/