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Overview |
University of St. Mary | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Leavenworth, KS | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,267 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmary.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St. Mary | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,450 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,070 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,887 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,638 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St. Mary | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,489 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | 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 St. Mary | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St. Mary | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $286 |
Diversity |
University of St. Mary | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
University of St. Mary | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of St. Mary | 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 University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,267 students)
University of St. Mary vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St. Mary or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 36.9% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than University of Saint Mary ($43,043.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Mary than Cedar Crest College ($21,887 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 40.3% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($9,070 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 37.1% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($32,415 vs. $23,638)
University of St. Mary vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St. Mary 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 St. Mary .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Mary (978) is 10 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
University of St. Mary vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St. Mary 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 St. Mary .
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than University of Saint Mary (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,750)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($245 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/