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Overview |
Curry College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $286 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Curry College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,324 students)
Curry College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Curry College ($43,043.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Curry College ($23,500 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 33.9% lower than costs at Curry College ($12,722 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Curry College ($32,415 vs. $29,402)
Curry College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry 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 Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 27 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Curry College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Curry College (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $47,800)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- Curry College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More Curry 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/