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Overview |
Saint John's | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 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 |
Saint John's | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Saint John's | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 1,324 students)
Saint John's vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Cedar Crest College?
- Saint Johns University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Saint John's than Cedar Crest College ($50,950.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Saint John's ($23,500 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,890 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($37,533 vs. $32,415)
Saint John's vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's 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 Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 180 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Saint John's vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Cedar Crest College (80% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $47,800)
- Saint Johns University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Saint John's graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/