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Overview |
OC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Edmond, OK | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,537 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oc.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,550 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,550 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,280 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,601 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,634 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,569 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
OC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $286 |
Diversity |
OC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OC | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 26% | ||
Campus |
OC | 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,537 students vs. 1,324 students)
OC vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 75.3% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Cedar Crest College than Oklahoma Christian University ($43,043.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than Cedar Crest College ($20,237 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 53.6% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($8,280 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 84.2% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($32,415 vs. $17,601)
OC vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC 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 OC .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 150 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming OC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
OC vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC 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 OC.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $6,000 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $4,098 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,750)
- OC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($244 vs. $286)
- More OC 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/