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Overview |
Monmouth University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $286 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | 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
- Monmouth University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 1,324 students)
Monmouth University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Cedar Crest College than Monmouth University ($43,043.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Monmouth University ($23,500 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 24.8% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($12,722 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Monmouth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($32,415 vs. $28,366)
Monmouth University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth 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 Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 69 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Monmouth University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth 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 Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Cedar Crest College (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $47,800)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $1,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,750)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($276 vs. $286)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/