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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Cedar Crest College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | VCU | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedar Crest College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or VCU?
- Cedar Crest College is 245.5% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($43,043.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Cedar Crest College ($21,294 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 3.6% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,279 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 157.6% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($32,415 vs. $12,583)
Cedar Crest College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 129 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or VCU? 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 VCU and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Cedar Crest College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $300 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,750)
- VCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($240 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/