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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $277 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | McMurry 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,237 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or McMurry University?
- Cedar Crest College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than McMurry University ($43,043.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Cedar Crest College ($18,757 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 37.5% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($9,250 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 37.7% larger than aid received McMurry University ($32,415 vs. $23,537)
Cedar Crest College vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 81 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Cedar Crest College vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or McMurry 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 McMurry University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than McMurry University (50% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,100 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,700)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $926 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,750)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($277 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/