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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Kings College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Kings College | ||
| 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
- King's College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Kings College?
- Cedar Crest College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than King's College ($43,043.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Kings College ($23,500 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 15.1% lower than costs at King's College ($12,722 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 10.4% larger than aid received King's College ($32,415 vs. $29,352)
Cedar Crest College vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Kings College? 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 Kings College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Cedar Crest College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,800)
- King's College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Kings College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/