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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| 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 |
St. Ambrose University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $286 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 26% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,324 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Saint Ambrose University ($43,043.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Cedar Crest College ($23,359 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 6.1% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,988 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($32,415 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 82 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Cedar Crest College (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,800)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,750)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($266 vs. $286)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/