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Overview |
Bethel University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Cedarville University?
- Bethel University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Bethel University than Cedarville University ($41,110.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Bethel University ($25,462 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 36.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($8,400 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,586 vs. $19,637)
Bethel University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 42 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Bethel University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Cedarville University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,400)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($232 vs. $252)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/