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Overview |
Alvernia University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 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 |
Alvernia University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,324 students)
Alvernia University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Alvernia University ($43,043.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Alvernia University ($23,500 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 10.3% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,722 vs. $14,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($32,415 vs. $25,757)
Alvernia University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 30 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 Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Cedar Crest College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Alvernia University 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/