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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple CHC Montclair State University| Cedar Crest College | Rosemont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Rosemont College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Rosemont, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | rosemont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Rosemont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $19,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $19,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $19,741 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $15,072 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Rosemont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 950 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Rosemont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Rosemont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Rosemont College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Rosemont College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Rosemont College | ||
| 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 754 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Rosemont College?
- Cedar Crest College is 116.4% more expensive to attend than Rosemont College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $19,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Rosemont College ($43,043.00 vs. $19,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rosemont College than Cedar Crest College ($19,741 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 3.2% lower than costs at Rosemont College ($12,722 vs. $13,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Rosemont College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 115.1% larger than aid received Rosemont College ($32,415 vs. $15,072)
Cedar Crest College vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 84 points higher than at Rosemont College (884)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rosemont College (18)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Rosemont College (3.2)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Rosemont College (75.6%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Rosemont College? 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 Rosemont College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Cedar Crest College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $200 more per year than Rosemont College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,600)
- Rosemont College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Rosemont College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/