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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Cedar Crest College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($43,043.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($23,500 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 47.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,722 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 24.8% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($32,415 vs. $25,979)
Cedar Crest College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Cedar Crest College .
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Cedar Crest College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $850 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,750)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($278 vs. $286)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/