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Alvernia University Moravian College Immaculata University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Montclair State University| Northwest Christian University | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NCU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
NCU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $286 |
Diversity |
NCU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NCU | 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 30.4% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Northwest Christian University ($43,043.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than NCU ($23,500 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 21.4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,480 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 57% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($32,415 vs. $20,642)
NCU vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU 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 NCU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 24 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU 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 NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,900 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $4,019 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,750)
- NCU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($245 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/