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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | CNU | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,248 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,334 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,334 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,001 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,036 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,234 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,152 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 1,142 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 1,248 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or CNU?
- Cedar Crest College is 343.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Christopher Newport University ($44,334.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Cedar Crest College ($22,864 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 5.2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,360 vs. $13,001)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 263.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($33,234 vs. $9,141)
Cedar Crest College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 187 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than CNU (88%)
Cedar Crest College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or CNU? 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 CNU and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Cedar Crest College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- CNU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/