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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,248 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #684 | ||
| 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) | $44,334 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,334 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,001 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,036 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,234 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,152 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 1,142 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | 13:1 | ||
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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 | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 7% | ||
| 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 | 67% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 82% | ||
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 (4,372 students vs. 1,248 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 11.4% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($44,334.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($23,036 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 44.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,001 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($33,234 vs. $25,112)
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 (99.1%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
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/