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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1130/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 4,960 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Cedarville University?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Cedarville University ($49,800.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($25,462 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 65.4% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($8,400 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 88.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($37,006 vs. $19,637)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 88 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Cedarville University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cedarville University and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $15,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/