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Overview |
Quincy University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,307 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #635 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,985 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,052 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,760 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
Quincy University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $286 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Quincy University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Quincy University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,307 students)
Quincy University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Cedar Crest College than Quincy University ($43,043.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Cedar Crest College ($11,985 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 11.2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,440 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Quincy University ($32,415 vs. $31,052)
Quincy University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy 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 Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Quincy University (1010) is 42 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
Quincy University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy 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 Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Quincy University is the same as at Cedar Crest College (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,750)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($232 vs. $286)
- More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/