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Overview |
Fresno Pacific University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresno.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno Pacific University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,960 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,960 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,148 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,668 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,472 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Fresno Pacific University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,516 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 872 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1240 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fresno Pacific University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fresno Pacific University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $286 |
Diversity |
Fresno Pacific University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Fresno Pacific University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Fresno Pacific 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
- Fresno Pacific University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,248 students)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno Pacific University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $34,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Cedar Crest College than Fresno Pacific University ($44,334.00 vs. $34,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than Cedar Crest College ($15,668 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 28.1% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,148 vs. $13,001)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University as Cedar Crest College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 21% larger than aid received Fresno Pacific University ($33,234 vs. $27,472)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Fresno Pacific University (988) is 20 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fresno Pacific University (22)
- Accepted freshman Fresno Pacific University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Fresno Pacific University (57.5%)
Fresno Pacific University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Fresno Pacific University is the same as at Cedar Crest College (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,600)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,750)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($222 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/