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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple TC Montclair State University| Louisiana College | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisiana College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Louisiana College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $286 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 119.7% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than Louisiana College ($43,043.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Cedar Crest College ($14,566 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 66.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($7,646 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 137.5% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($32,415 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana 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 Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana College (969) is 1 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 Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana 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 Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Louisiana College (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $4,723 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,750)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($238 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/