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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Gannon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gannon University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Gannon University?
- Cedar Crest College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Cedar Crest College than Gannon University ($43,043.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Cedar Crest College ($22,200 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 21.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($12,722 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 23.9% larger than aid received Gannon University ($32,415 vs. $26,172)
Cedar Crest College vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Gannon University (1035) is 67 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Cedar Crest College (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,800)
- Gannon University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Gannon University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/