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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Cedar Crest College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Longwood University?
- Cedar Crest College is 391.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Longwood University ($43,043.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Cedar Crest College ($21,772 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 12.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,722 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 213.7% larger than aid received Longwood University ($32,415 vs. $10,332)
Cedar Crest College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 17 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Cedar Crest College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/