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Overview |
Howard | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Howard | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,324 students)
Howard vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than Howard University ($43,043.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Howard ($23,500 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 24.8% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,722 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 61.6% larger than aid received Howard University ($32,415 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 137 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Cedar Crest College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,800)
- Howard University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Howard graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/