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Overview |
Kent State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
Kent State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $286 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,324 students)
Kent State vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 249.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Cedar Crest College than Kent State University at Kent ($43,043.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Cedar Crest College ($19,046 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 0.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,676 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 239.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($32,415 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 99 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Kent State vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is the same as at Cedar Crest College (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,750)
- Kent State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($267 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/