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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $242 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Old Dominion?
- Cedar Crest College is 494.6% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Old Dominion University ($43,043.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Cedar Crest College ($16,098 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 6% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,722 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 257.9% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($32,415 vs. $9,058)
Cedar Crest College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 52 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 Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is the same as at Old Dominion University (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $200 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,750)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($242 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion 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/