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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Hampton 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Hampton University?
- Cedar Crest College is 64.3% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Cedar Crest College than Hampton University ($43,043.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Hampton University ($23,500 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 2.1% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,722 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 136.4% larger than aid received Hampton University ($32,415 vs. $13,710)
Cedar Crest College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Hampton University (1020) is 52 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Hampton 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 Hampton University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Cedar Crest College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $900 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,900)
- Hampton University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Hampton University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/