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Overview |
Niagara University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Niagara University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Niagara 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,324 students)
Niagara University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Niagara University ($43,043.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Cedar Crest College ($18,165 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 0.2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,700 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 8.4% larger than aid received Niagara University ($32,415 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara 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 Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 69 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Niagara University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Niagara University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Cedar Crest College (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/