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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,248 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,334 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,334 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,001 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,036 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,234 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,152 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 1,142 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,940 students vs. 1,248 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Cedar Crest College is 224.6% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($44,334.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Cedar Crest College ($17,909 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 5.8% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,290 vs. $13,001)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 205.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($33,234 vs. $10,886)
Cedar Crest College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (1022) is 54 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (95.9%)
Cedar Crest College vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Cedar Crest College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $10,200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown students graduate with a $841 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,750)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($278 vs. $286)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/