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Overview |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Bloomsburg, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,739 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,718 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 946 | ||
| Admitted | - | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $286 |
Diversity |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 1,324 students)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 457.8% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($43,043.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 18.7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,718 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,415 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 11 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (21)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Cedar Crest College (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $700 more per year than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,100)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/