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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,248 | 4,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,334 | $33,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,334 | $33,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,001 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,036 | $26,215 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,234 | $24,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,152 | 7,117 | ||
| Admitted | 1,142 | 6,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Robert Morris University | ||
| 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
- Robert Morris University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,737 students vs. 1,248 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Robert Morris University?
- Cedar Crest College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $33,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Robert Morris University ($44,334.00 vs. $33,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Robert Morris University ($23,036 vs. $26,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 0.5% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,930 vs. $13,001)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Robert Morris University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 33.4% larger than aid received Robert Morris University ($33,234 vs. $24,908)
Cedar Crest College vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Robert Morris University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris University or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Robert Morris University (90.6%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Cedar Crest College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,800)
- Robert Morris University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Robert Morris University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/