by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Cedar Crest degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Cedar Crest measures up.
Cedar Crest is ranked #2,211 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #91 of 168 for value.
Among the majors Cedar Crest offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Health Services | #144 of 216 |
| Teacher Education | #295 of 404 |
| Registered Nursing | #691 of 966 |
| Nursing | #691 of 966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #694 of 960 |
| General Psychology | #775 of 1,068 |
| Psychology | #874 of 1,229 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #880 of 1,232 |
| Health Professions | #888 of 1,275 |
| Business Administration & Management | #897 of 1,251 |
Read the full Cedar Crest value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Cedar Crest College is ranked #110 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #91 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Cedar Crest financial aid page to be sure.
Cedar Crest College is ranked #2,211 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Cedar Crest College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Cedar Crest costs about $19,043. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $76,170 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $57,014 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,659 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $19,043 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $76,170 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Cedar Crest net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Cedar Crest costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Cedar Crest degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $228,056 | — | — |
| All Students | $76,170 | #2,211 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $74,636 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $228,056 | — | — |
| All Students | $76,170 | #91 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $74,636 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Cedar Crest shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,765 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,696 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,105 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,635 |
| Over $110K | $26,406 |
About 99% of Cedar Crest undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,089 per year. Get more details on the Cedar Crest financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Cedar Crest cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.