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Overview |
Suffolk University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 1,324 students)
Suffolk University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Suffolk University ($43,043.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Suffolk University ($23,500 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 45.3% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($12,722 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Suffolk University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 16.4% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($32,415 vs. $27,856)
Suffolk University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk 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 Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at Suffolk University (1024) is 56 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Suffolk 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 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Suffolk University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk 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 Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than Cedar Crest College (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $47,800)
- Suffolk University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Suffolk University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/