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URI Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus KSC Saint Anselm College Bridgewater State Alvernia University University of Maine| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 184.1% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($43,043.00 vs. $34,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Cedar Crest College ($18,923 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 17.7% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($12,722 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 314.4% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($32,415 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 42 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
UNH Manchester vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Cedar Crest College (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $5,500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $47,800)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- UNH Manchester graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/