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Overview |
Multnomah Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 608 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | multnomah.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Multnomah Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,160 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,160 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,695 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,452 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Multnomah Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 474 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 253 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 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 |
Multnomah Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Multnomah Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $286 |
Diversity |
Multnomah Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Multnomah Bible College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Multnomah Bible 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 Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 608 students)
Multnomah Bible College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Multnomah Bible College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Multnomah Bible College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Multnomah University ($43,043.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Multnomah Bible College ($23,500 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 28.2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($9,920 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Multnomah University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 85.7% larger than aid received Multnomah University ($32,415 vs. $17,452)
Multnomah Bible College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Multnomah Bible 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 Multnomah Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Multnomah Bible College (53.4%)
Multnomah Bible College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Multnomah Bible 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 Multnomah Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Multnomah University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,750)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($219 vs. $286)
- More Multnomah Bible 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/