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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,248 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,334 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,334 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,001 | $17,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,036 | $13,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,234 | $14,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,152 | 7,121 | ||
| Admitted | 1,142 | 5,710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 960/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Cedar Crest College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,240 students vs. 1,248 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Cedar Crest College is 171.5% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than University of Connecticut Stamford ($44,334.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Cedar Crest College ($13,150 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 34.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($13,001 vs. $17,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than University of Connecticut Stamford (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 129.5% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($33,234 vs. $14,478)
Cedar Crest College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 41 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (80.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Cedar Crest College (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $14,200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,800)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,750)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($222 vs. $286)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/