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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,091 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Cedar Crest College is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($43,043.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($23,500 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 2.6% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,722 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 32.2% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($32,415 vs. $24,512)
Cedar Crest College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 44 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Cedar Crest College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $47,800)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/