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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | 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
- Saint Anselm College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,977 students vs. 1,324 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Cedar Crest College?
- Saint Anselm College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Saint Anselm College than Cedar Crest College ($43,940.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Saint Anselm College ($23,500 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 25.8% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($12,722 vs. $16,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 16% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($32,415 vs. $27,936)
Saint Anselm College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Cedar Crest College (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $47,800)
- Saint Anselm College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Saint Anselm College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/