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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Regent University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $256 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Regent University?
- Cedar Crest College is 138.1% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Regent University ($43,043.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regent University than Cedar Crest College ($17,341 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 77.3% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($7,174 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Regent University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 173.7% larger than aid received Regent University ($32,415 vs. $11,842)
Cedar Crest College vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Regent University (1051) is 83 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Regent University (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Regent University (3.34)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Regent 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 Regent University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Regent University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Regent University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,700)
- Regent University students graduate with a $2,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,812 vs. $27,750)
- Regent University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($256 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regent University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/