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Overview |
Le Moyne College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,203 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lemoyne.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Le Moyne College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,050 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,309 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,125 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Le Moyne College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,066 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 5,531 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Le Moyne College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Le Moyne College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,232 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $286 |
Diversity |
Le Moyne College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Le Moyne College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Le Moyne 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Le Moyne College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,203 students vs. 1,324 students)
Le Moyne College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Le Moyne College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Le Moyne College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Le Moyne College ($43,043.00 vs. $36,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Le Moyne College than Cedar Crest College ($23,309 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 18.3% lower than costs at Le Moyne College ($12,722 vs. $15,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Le Moyne College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Le Moyne College ($32,415 vs. $27,125)
Le Moyne College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College .
- The average SAT score at Le Moyne College (1073) is 105 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Le Moyne College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Le Moyne College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Le Moyne College (78.3%)
Le Moyne College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College.
- The graduation rate at Le Moyne College is higher than Cedar Crest College (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Le Moyne College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,800)
- Le Moyne College students graduate with a $1,518 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,232 vs. $27,750)
- Le Moyne College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($271 vs. $286)
- More Le Moyne College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/