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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Roger Williams 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Roger Williams University?
- Cedar Crest College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Roger Williams University ($43,043.00 vs. $40,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Roger Williams University ($23,500 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 28.1% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($12,722 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 57.3% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($32,415 vs. $20,611)
Cedar Crest College vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Cedar Crest College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $47,800)
- Roger Williams University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Roger Williams University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/