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Overview |
Reinhardt University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Waleska, GA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reinhardt.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reinhardt University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,000 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,845 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,110 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Reinhardt University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,083 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 675 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Reinhardt University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reinhardt University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,190 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $286 |
Diversity |
Reinhardt University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Reinhardt University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Reinhardt 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 Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,141 students)
Reinhardt University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reinhardt University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 65.5% more expensive to attend than Reinhardt University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $26,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Reinhardt University ($43,043.00 vs. $26,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Reinhardt University ($23,500 vs. $26,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reinhardt University are 3.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,300 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Reinhardt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 101.2% larger than aid received Reinhardt University ($32,415 vs. $16,110)
Reinhardt University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reinhardt 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 Reinhardt University .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 15 points higher than at Reinhardt University (953)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Reinhardt University (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Reinhardt University (3.25)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Reinhardt University (62.3%)
Reinhardt University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reinhardt 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 Reinhardt University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Reinhardt University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Reinhardt University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,200)
- Reinhardt University students graduate with a $4,560 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,190 vs. $27,750)
- Reinhardt University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($239 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reinhardt University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/