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Overview |
University of Mount Union | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Alliance, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,130 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #524 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountunion.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Mount Union | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,400 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,400 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,459 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Mount Union | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,667 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 |
University of Mount Union | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Mount Union | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
University of Mount Union | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Mount Union | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Mount Union | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Mount Union is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,324 students)
University of Mount Union vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Mount Union or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 28.9% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than University of Mount Union ($43,043.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than Cedar Crest College ($23,259 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 13.6% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,200 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 44.3% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($32,415 vs. $22,459)
University of Mount Union vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 110 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
University of Mount Union vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Mount Union 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 University of Mount Union.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Cedar Crest College (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $400 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $47,800)
- University of Mount Union students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- University of Mount Union graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/