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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Marymount 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Marymount University?
- Cedar Crest College is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than Marymount University ($43,043.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Marymount University ($23,500 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 23.4% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,722 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 23.8% larger than aid received Marymount University ($32,415 vs. $26,190)
Cedar Crest College vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Marymount University (999) is 31 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Marymount University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $47,800)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Marymount University 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/