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Overview |
PennWest California | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | California, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest California | 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 | 3.31 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PennWest California | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,324 students)
PennWest California vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 457.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than PennWest California ($43,043.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 22.1% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,416 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($32,415 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California 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 PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 46 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
PennWest California vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Cedar Crest College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $5,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/