Cedar Crest College's Value

Is Cedar Crest Priced Well for its Value?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the educational value of an education from Cedar Crest below.

Within Pennsylvania, Cedar Crest College is Considered an Average Quality College at a Very Expensive Price.

Cedar Crest College's overall average net price combined with an average quality education, results in a poor value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. This lands Cedar Crest College in the #84 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania.

Nationally, Very Overpriced Based on the Educational Quality

Cedar Crest College's educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Cedar Crest is much higher than it should be. This has earned it a very poor#1,182 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns average marks for quality, you can receive a comparable education elsewhere at a much better price.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Cedar Crest College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$85,323 - Ouachita Baptist University $94,494 - Central Michigan University
	Good
Average	Fair	$132,385 - University of North Carolina at Charlotte $135,090 - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
	Low	$149,132 - LeTourneau University
Overpriced	Poor	$154,810 - College of Our Lady of the Elms $155,784 - Georgian Court University $170,188 - Cedar Crest College $175,193 - Saint Joseph's College of Maine $182,258 - Shenandoah University $200,584 - Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend $170,188 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Cedar Crest College will cost you about $170,188. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $39,676 per year and an average of 4.3 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$39,676
Average Years to Graduate	4.3
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$170,188

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Cedar Crest College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$214,938	1,176	F+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$170,188	1,305	F
Only Students Receiving Aid	$155,271	1,364	F

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$214,938	65	F+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$170,188	81	F
Only Students Receiving Aid	$155,271	89	F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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