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Overview |
Brescia University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Brescia University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 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 |
Brescia University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $232 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Brescia University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Cedarville University than Brescia University ($34,498.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Cedarville University ($16,127 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 25.5% lower than costs at Brescia University ($8,400 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,180 vs. $19,637)
Brescia University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 166 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Brescia University (68% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,400)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/