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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,108 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,996 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,256 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,999 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,664 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 Peters; SPC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,324 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 11% more expensive to attend than Saint Peters; SPC for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Cedar Crest College than Saint Peter's University ($43,043.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Cedar Crest College ($11,996 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 34.5% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,722 vs. $17,108)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($35,256 vs. $32,415)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 50 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Cedar Crest College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $600 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,800)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/