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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Salve Regina University than Cedar Crest College ($45,250.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Salve Regina University ($23,500 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 29.7% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($12,722 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 21% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($32,415 vs. $26,787)
Cedar Crest College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Cedar Crest College (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,800)
- Salve Regina University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Salve Regina University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/