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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 875 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Cedar Crest College is 194.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Cedar Crest College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($43,043.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Cedar Crest College ($16,594 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 Worthington Scranton ($12,722 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 199.5% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($32,415 vs. $10,823)
Cedar Crest College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 13 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $7,500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,800)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $932 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,750)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($277 vs. $286)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/