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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Montclair State University| Mid Atlantic Christian University | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 133 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macuniversity.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,120 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,320 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 210 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 133 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 760/1160 | 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 |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,947 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $340 | $286 |
Diversity |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mid-Atlantic Christian University | 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Mid-Atlantic Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 133 students)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mid-Atlantic Christian University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 169% more expensive to attend than Mid-Atlantic Christian University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169% higher at Cedar Crest College than Mid Atlantic Christian University ($43,043.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid Atlantic Christian University than Cedar Crest College ($22,120 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Atlantic Christian University are 27.2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,000 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mid Atlantic Christian University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 247.8% larger than aid received Mid Atlantic Christian University ($32,415 vs. $9,320)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mid-Atlantic Christian 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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 21 points higher than at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (947)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mid-Atlantic Christian University (3.09)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Mid-Atlantic Christian University (63.3%)
Mid-Atlantic Christian University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mid-Atlantic Christian 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 Mid-Atlantic Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Mid Atlantic Christian University (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $30,200)
- Cedar Crest College students graduate with a $5,197 lower median federal student loan debt than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($27,750 vs. $32,947)
- Cedar Crest College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Mid-Atlantic Christian University graduates. ($286 vs. $340)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mid-Atlantic Christian University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/