Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Holy Cross College St. Andrews University Loyola Campbellsville University Furman Bowdoin College Alvernia University Pomona JMU University of Charleston Asbury University Moravian College| Georgetown College | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Georgetown College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Georgetown College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $43,043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Cedar Crest College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Cedar Crest College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Cedar Crest College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Cedar Crest College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 1,324 students)
Georgetown College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 6% more expensive to attend than Georgetown College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Georgetown College ($43,043.00 vs. $40,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Cedar Crest College ($15,152 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown College are 13.5% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,210 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($40,308 vs. $32,415)
Georgetown College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown College (1045) is 77 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Georgetown College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College 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 (84.2%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Cedar Crest College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,300)
- Georgetown College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Georgetown College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/