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Overview |
Brevard College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Brevard, NC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 787 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brevard.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brevard College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,400 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,938 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,517 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Brevard College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,582 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,020 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1220 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Brevard College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brevard College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
Brevard College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Brevard College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Brevard 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 Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,248 students vs. 787 students)
Brevard College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brevard College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Cedar Crest College than Brevard College ($44,334.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Brevard College ($23,036 vs. $26,938)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 3.1% lower than costs at Brevard College ($13,001 vs. $13,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 79.5% larger than aid received Brevard College ($33,234 vs. $18,517)
Brevard College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brevard 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 Brevard College .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Brevard College (39.5%)
Brevard College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brevard 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 Brevard College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Brevard College (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/