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Overview |
York | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
York | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
York | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $286 |
Diversity |
York | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
York | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 32% | ||
Campus |
York | 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 York College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 1,248 students)
York vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 539.7% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than CUNY York College ($44,334.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Cedar Crest College ($5,631 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 67.6% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($13,001 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than CUNY York College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 320.9% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($33,234 vs. $7,896)
York vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York 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 York .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 83 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at York (3.15)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than CUNY York College (50% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,600 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,750)
- York graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($90 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/