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Overview |
DUofC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
DUofC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
DUofC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 26% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | 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
- Dominican University of California is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,877 students vs. 1,324 students)
DUofC vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Cedar Crest College?
- Dominican University of California is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at DUofC than Cedar Crest College ($48,606.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than DUofC ($23,500 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 21.7% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($12,722 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 88.5% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($32,415 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC 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 DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 86 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming DUofC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
DUofC vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at DUofC is higher than Cedar Crest College (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $10,600 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $47,800)
- Dominican University of California students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- DUofC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More DUofC 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/