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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or Pitt?
- Cedar Crest College is 117.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($43,043.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Pitt ($23,500 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 2.9% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,360 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 196.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($32,415 vs. $10,919)
Cedar Crest College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 304 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Cedar Crest College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or Pitt? 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 and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Cedar Crest College (79% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $10,200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $841 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,750)
- Pitt graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($278 vs. $286)
- More Pitt 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/