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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | W&J | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | W&J | ||
| 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,151 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at W&J than Cedar Crest College ($49,612.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than W&J ($23,500 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 6.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,722 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($38,963 vs. $32,415)
Cedar Crest College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Cedar Crest College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or W&J? 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 W&J and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Cedar Crest College (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,800)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- W&J graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/