Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Cabrini College WCU La Salle University Alvernia University CHC Eastern University Elizabethtown College Neumann DeSales University Widener University-Main Campus Moravian College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| Cedar Crest College | Immaculata University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,248 | 2,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,334 | $27,700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,334 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,001 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,036 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,234 | $15,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Immaculata University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,152 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,142 | 1,536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Immaculata University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Immaculata University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Immaculata University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Immaculata 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,407 students vs. 1,248 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Immaculata University?
- Cedar Crest College is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Immaculata University ($44,334.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Immaculata University ($23,036 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 1% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,870 vs. $13,001)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 113.1% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($33,234 vs. $15,598)
Cedar Crest College vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Immaculata University (975) is 7 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 Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Immaculata University (78.4%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Cedar Crest College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,800)
- Immaculata University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Immaculata University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/