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Overview |
DeSales University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DeSales University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $286 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
DeSales University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,324 students)
DeSales University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than DeSales University ($43,043.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than DeSales University ($23,500 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 6.1% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,722 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 16.5% larger than aid received DeSales University ($32,415 vs. $27,824)
DeSales University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University 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 DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 86 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Cedar Crest College (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,800)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/