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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1080/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $277 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 460 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Cedar Crest College is 211.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Penn State New Kensington ($43,043.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Cedar Crest College ($19,757 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 2.1% lower than costs at Penn State New Kensington ($12,722 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 312.4% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($32,415 vs. $7,860)
Cedar Crest College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State New Kensington (980) is 12 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 Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Penn State New Kensington? 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 Penn State New Kensington and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $7,500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,800)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $932 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,750)
- Penn State New Kensington graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($277 vs. $286)
- More Penn State New Kensington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/