Point Park University vs Cedar Crest College

Point Park University and Cedar Crest College, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Point Park, located in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, boasts a vibrant urban campus and a diverse student body, while Cedar Crest, nestled in the picturesque Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, offers a serene suburban setting and a close-knit community. With acceptance rates of 75% and 80% respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants each year. While Point Park's student body is predominantly female, Cedar Crest maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	Cedar Crest College	Point Park University
Overview
Location	Allentown, Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	73.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.8%	82.3%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	1020 - 1210	950 - 1180
ACT range	20 - 29	18 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	33.0%	72.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%	23.0%
Total number of applicants	1,233	6,076
Total number of admissions given out	848	5,002
Admitted students who chose to enroll	168	601
Yield rate	19.8%	12.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,610	$42,060
Average net price	$23,501	$25,004
Tuition	$41,991	$33,870
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,750 Meal plan: $6,769	Room/dormitory: $5,640 Meal plan: $7,300
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $30,039	100.0% Average amount $23,269
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $5,564	82.0% Average amount $5,539
Students taking out private loans	22.0% Average amount $13,506	22.0% Average amount $17,276

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,053 Men 6.2% Women 93.8%	2,575 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	387 Men 14.2% Women 85.8%	930 Men 34.5% Women 65.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	27.4%	43.5%
International students	3.3%	2.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	552	998
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware New York	Pennsylvania Ohio Florida New York Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Family and Consumer Sciences Public Administration and Social Service	Business Education Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.7%	60.9%
Dropout rate	22.4%	13.3%
Transferred out	13.4%	25.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,377 Year 2: $64,406 Year 3: $65,730 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,752 Year 2: $46,869 Year 3: $50,703 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $49,958 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $49,457 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,565 Year 3: $40,802 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,443 Year 3: $28,616 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,021 Year 3: N/A	Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $71,087 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,927 Year 2: $57,735 Year 3: $65,135 Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,078 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $54,311 Journalism (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,590 Year 3: $52,735 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,730 Year 2: $44,942 Year 3: $50,874 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,621 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $48,207 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,615 Year 2: $35,600 Year 3: $47,820 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,965 Year 2: $38,878 Year 3: $46,619 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $44,671 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,010 Year 2: $40,017 Year 3: $44,603

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