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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $286 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,324 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 119.7% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than Tuskegee University ($43,043.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Tuskegee University ($23,500 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 29.2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($9,844 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 412.2% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($32,415 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 13 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Tuskegee University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,900)
- Cedar Crest College students graduate with a $4,372 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,750 vs. $32,122)
- Cedar Crest College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($286 vs. $332)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/