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Overview |
Andrews University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 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 |
Andrews University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Andrews University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Cedarville University than Andrews University ($34,498.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Cedarville University ($24,194 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 12.8% lower than costs at Andrews University ($8,400 vs. $9,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Andrews University ($19,637 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 78 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Andrews University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Andrews University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,700)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/