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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn Alvernia University Moravian College SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Immaculata University Western New England University Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| Western Connecticut State University | Cedar Crest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,324 students)
WestConn vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 565.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Cedar Crest College than Western Connecticut State University ($43,043.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Cedar Crest College ($15,862 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 14.5% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,722 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 257.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($32,415 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- WestConn graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/