| Cedar Crest vs. Villanova |
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#15 in Federal Region III Universities #33 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #47 in National Universities #7 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$44,934 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$64,701 |
| cheaper$14,838 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,361 |
| Less$22,895 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$38,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,075 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier84.25% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter23.39% |
| Lower16.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.90% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,324 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,383 |
| Smaller953 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,989 |
| Smaller371 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,394 |
| Smaller156 | Online Student Population | Larger1,267 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 553) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,400) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,972) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,500) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 187 | Number of faculties | 1,118 |
| Lower$69,683 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$115,221 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.