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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcny.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,760 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,760 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,500 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,001 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,286 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,306 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,303 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1306 | 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 Joseph's College-New York | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $286 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College-New York | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's College New York is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 1,324 students)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College-New York or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College-New York for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Saint Joseph's College New York ($43,043.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than Cedar Crest College ($18,001 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 49.7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($8,500 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Saint Joseph's College New York (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 59.8% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College New York ($32,415 vs. $20,286)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College-New York 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 Joseph's College-New York .
- The average SAT score at Saint Joseph's College New York (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 Saint Joseph's College-New York (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Saint Joseph's College-New York (76.7%)
Saint Joseph's College-New York vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College-New York 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 Joseph's College-New York.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College-New York is higher than Cedar Crest College (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College New York earn on average $6,800 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,800)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,750)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($222 vs. $286)
- More Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/