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Overview |
Cedar Crest College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Allentown, PA | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,324 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarcrest.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedar Crest College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,043 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,043 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,722 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,500 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,415 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedar Crest College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 946 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedar Crest College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedar Crest College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cedar Crest College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Cedar Crest College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 951 students)
Cedar Crest College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedar Crest College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- Cedar Crest College is 35.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Cedar Crest College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($43,043.00 vs. $31,698.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Cedar Crest College ($20,470 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 19.3% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,660 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 22% larger than aid received West Virginia Wesleyan College ($32,415 vs. $26,575)
Cedar Crest College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedar Crest College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Cedar Crest College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 47 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Cedar Crest College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedar Crest College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Cedar Crest College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Cedar Crest College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,200 more per year than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,600)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/