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Overview |
Worcester State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $286 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 1,324 students)
Worcester State University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 4,337.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Worcester State University ($43,043.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Cedar Crest College ($14,435 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 4.1% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($12,722 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 451.2% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($32,415 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State 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 Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 52 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Worcester State 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 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Worcester State University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State 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 Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Worcester State University (50% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,800)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,750)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($206 vs. $286)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/