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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Seton Hill 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Seton Hill University?
- Cedar Crest College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Seton Hill University ($43,043.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Seton Hill University ($23,500 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 4.9% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,722 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($32,415 vs. $28,325)
Cedar Crest College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Seton Hill University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Seton Hill University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/