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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | WCU | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $242 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,324 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or WCU?
- Cedar Crest College is 457.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($43,043.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Cedar Crest College ($22,973 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 11.8% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,722 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 495.5% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($32,415 vs. $5,443)
Cedar Crest College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 104 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or WCU? 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 WCU and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Cedar Crest College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,200 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,800)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,750)
- WCU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($242 vs. $286)
- More WCU 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/