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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Cottey College Montclair State University| Stephens College | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Stephens College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 75.1% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Stephens College ($43,043.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Stephens College ($23,500 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 10.7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,488 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 108.9% larger than aid received Stephens College ($32,415 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College 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 Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 68 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 Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Cedar Crest College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,400)
- Stephens College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Stephens College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/