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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Eastern University | ||
| 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Eastern University?
- Cedar Crest College is 20% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Cedar Crest College than Eastern University ($43,043.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Eastern University ($23,500 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 2.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,424 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Eastern University ($32,415 vs. $25,542)
Cedar Crest College vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 58 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Eastern University? 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 Eastern University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Cedar Crest College (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,750)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($274 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/