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Alvernia University OU Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple KU Montclair State University| York College | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
York College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | York, NE | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 626 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | york.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
York College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,450 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,450 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,835 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,665 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
York College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 480 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 275 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1125 | 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 |
York College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $286 |
Diversity |
York College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
York College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 26% | ||
Campus |
York College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than York College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 626 students)
York College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 110.5% more expensive to attend than York College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $20,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than York College ($43,043.00 vs. $20,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College than Cedar Crest College ($17,835 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 41.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($9,000 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at York College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 137.2% larger than aid received York College ($32,415 vs. $13,665)
York College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York 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 York College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 18 points higher than at York College (950)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at York College (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at York College (3.02)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than York College (57.3%)
York College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than York College (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $9,500 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,300)
- York College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- York College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/