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Overview |
Monmouth College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 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 |
Monmouth College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Monmouth College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Monmouth College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $42,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Cedar Crest College than Monmouth College ($43,043.00 vs. $42,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than Cedar Crest College ($20,237 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth College are 19% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,690 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 6% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($34,351 vs. $32,415)
Monmouth College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth 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 Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 102 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Monmouth College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth 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 Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Cedar Crest College (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,000)
- Monmouth College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Monmouth College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/