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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Montclair State University| Cedar Crest College | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | MBBC | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $17,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $17,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $22,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $7,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 297 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 70.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $160 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | MBBC | ||
| 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 965 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or MBBC?
- Cedar Crest College is 145.1% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($43,043.00 vs. $17,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than Cedar Crest College ($22,858 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 51.8% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($8,380 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 305.8% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($32,415 vs. $7,988)
Cedar Crest College vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than MBBC (75.1%)
Cedar Crest College vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or MBBC? 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 MBBC and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at MBBC is higher than Cedar Crest College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $12,400 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,750)
- MBBC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($160 vs. $286)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/