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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,074 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Pitt-Bradford?
- Cedar Crest College is 215.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($43,043.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Cedar Crest College ($16,505 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 23.1% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,332 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 140.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($32,415 vs. $13,470)
Cedar Crest College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Bradford (978) is 10 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $10,200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $841 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,750)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($278 vs. $286)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/