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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $286 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 1,324 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 521.1% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.3% higher at Cedar Crest College than CUNY Brooklyn College ($43,043.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Cedar Crest College ($5,972 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 40.9% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($12,722 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 244.4% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($32,415 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 147 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $100 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,800)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $17,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($10,382 vs. $27,750)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($107 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/