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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
San Jose Christian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $286 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian 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
- William Jessup University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,624 students vs. 1,324 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than San Jose Christian College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than William Jessup University ($43,043.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than San Jose Christian College ($23,500 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 4.1% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($12,722 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 35.9% larger than aid received William Jessup University ($32,415 vs. $23,855)
San Jose Christian College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at William Jessup University (1012) is 44 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 San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at San Jose Christian College is higher than Cedar Crest College (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $7,700 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,100)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,750)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($222 vs. $286)
- More San Jose Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/