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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Cedar Crest College is 457.8% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($43,043.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Cedar Crest College ($20,205 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 1.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,542 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 272.7% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($32,415 vs. $8,697)
Cedar Crest College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 13 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Cedar Crest College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,200)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/