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Overview |
Muskingum | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 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 |
Muskingum | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Muskingum | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Muskingum University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,117 students vs. 1,324 students)
Muskingum vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 44% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Cedar Crest College than Muskingum University ($43,043.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Cedar Crest College ($19,682 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 1.8% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,500 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($32,415 vs. $24,048)
Muskingum vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum 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 Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 16 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 Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Muskingum has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Muskingum vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Cedar Crest College (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,100)
- Muskingum University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Muskingum graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/