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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | SU | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,248 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,334 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,334 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,001 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,036 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,234 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,152 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,142 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,248 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or SU?
- Cedar Crest College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Shenandoah University ($44,334.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than SU ($23,036 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 10.2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,800 vs. $13,001)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 37.9% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($33,234 vs. $24,100)
Cedar Crest College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 37 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than SU (77.8%)
Cedar Crest College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or SU? 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 SU and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Shenandoah University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,800)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- SU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/