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Cedar Crest CollegeAllentown, PA
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Widener UniversityChester, PA
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#15 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (smaller programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$44,934Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$53,638
cheaper$14,838Graduate Tuitionexpensive$27,105
Less$22,895Average Financial Aid AmountMore$27,379
Admission
Lower1,075 SAT-Test ScoresHigher1,200 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter84.25%Acceptance RateEasier87.69%
Favorable16.69%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower10.25%
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 Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller1,324Total EnrollmentLarger5,416
Smaller953Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger2,555
Smaller371Graduate Student PopulationLarger2,861
Smaller156Online Student PopulationLarger1,128
Completion & Outcomes
Lower62%Graduate RateHigher67%
Lower17%Transfer-out RateHigher25%
Lower73%Retention RateHigher75%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 553)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,972)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,200)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty9 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty11 to 1
187Number of faculties705
Lower$69,683Average Faculty SalaryHigher$75,580
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.