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Overview |
Methodist | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,768 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,936 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,936 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,586 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,786 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,792 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Methodist | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,738 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,059 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1220 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Methodist | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Methodist | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,768 students vs. 1,248 students)
Methodist vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Methodist for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $38,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Methodist University ($44,334.00 vs. $38,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Methodist ($23,036 vs. $25,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 4.5% lower than costs at Methodist University ($13,001 vs. $13,586)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Methodist University ($33,234 vs. $27,792)
Methodist vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist 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 Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 13 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Methodist (75.2%)
Methodist vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Methodist University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,700)
- Methodist University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Methodist 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 Methodist students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/