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Overview |
UNH | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
UNH | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UNH | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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
- University of New Haven is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 1,324 students)
UNH vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 1% more expensive to attend than UNH for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Cedar Crest College than University of New Haven ($43,043.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than UNH ($23,500 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 46.3% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($12,722 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 17.6% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($32,415 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH 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 UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 98 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming UNH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
UNH vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than Cedar Crest College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $4,500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $47,800)
- University of New Haven students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- UNH graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/