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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Susquahanna than Cedar Crest College ($54,440.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Susquahanna ($23,500 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 17.6% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($12,722 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($40,914 vs. $32,415)
Cedar Crest College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Cedar Crest College (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $47,800)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/