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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $191 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or LGCNHS?
- Cedar Crest College is 41.6% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($43,043.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than LGCNHS ($23,500 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 15.7% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,000 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 428.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($32,415 vs. $6,133)
Cedar Crest College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Cedar Crest College .
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Cedar Crest College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Cedar Crest College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $3,500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $47,800)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,750)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($191 vs. $286)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/