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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Marietta College Montclair State University| Lake Erie College | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LEC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LEC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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 |
LEC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
LEC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
LEC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
LEC | 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 LEC based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Lake Erie College ($43,043.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than Cedar Crest College ($22,678 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 17.3% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,842 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 27.5% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($32,415 vs. $25,417)
LEC vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC 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 LEC .
- The average SAT score at Lake Erie College (989) is 21 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 LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC 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 LEC.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Cedar Crest College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $11,200 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- LEC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More LEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/